Playa Poniente Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this part of the coast. Playa Poniente is the only spot on the cards, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook.

Right now, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Monday the 20th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 28th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is either flat or so small it’s a waste of time, with the wave energy sitting at weak numbers (0 to 50). The water is sitting at a very warm 82°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a seriously warm anomaly, so you won’t need a wetsuit.

Finally, on Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, we get a glimmer of hope. The swell tickles up to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 6 seconds, giving us a weak energy reading of 46. The wind is glassy, and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner spot like this, that tiny bump might be fun if you’re just trying to get wet, but don’t expect any power. This spot is inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t shocking.

The rest of the outlook into the first week of August stays junk. The swell stays small, mostly under 2ft with short periods, and the wind is often onshore or cross-on, messing up whatever little bump there is. The combined energy stays weak (under 60). There’s no standout day here, no big swell, no clean long-period groundswell to get excited about. For a beach-and-reef setup, with the wind and small swell, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, to be honest, there’s nothing to recommend. If you’re desperate, the Wednesday morning of the 29th is the only window, but keep your expectations real low. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it’s a quiet one.

Rusty.

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