Playa Remonso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Playa Remonso.

Look, it’s a stretch right now. We’ve got a long run of marginal surf on the cards, but honestly, the whole next 16 days is pretty much a flat spell. The good news is the water is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Saturday the 25th kicks off the whole window, and we’re looking at small 3 ft swell out of the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak (641). That period means the waves will have a bit of push, but for a beach setup, it might break a little too straight. The wind is NE at 22 mph, blowing offshore, which keeps the surface clean. For a beginner, these small, clean waves are okay, but it’s not going to get you excited.

By Sunday the 26th, we’re up to 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, still that long period. The wind stays offshore NE at 19-22 mph, so the morning will be clean. Energy is still moderate (676-783). It’s barely a ripple, but the conditions are tidy.

Moving into Monday the 27th, the swell gets a tiny bit better, maxing out around 4 ft from the SW, with period dropping to 16-18 seconds. The wind is offshore ENE at 16-22 mph. The morning is the pick, with moderate energy (988). It’s the only spot in the whole outlook where the swell and wind come together okay, but even then, the surf commentary is calling it “marginal.”

Tuesday the 28th is where we see the highest combined energy of the whole run at 1097 – that’s still only moderate energy. Swell is 4 ft to 4 ft from the SW, period 17-18 seconds. A 12 mph E wind turns cross-offshore in the afternoon, keeping it clean. But again, the forecast notes it’s still questionable.

From Wednesday the 29th onward, it’s a slow slide downhill. Swell drops from 4 ft down to 1 ft by early August. The wind switches from offshore to cross-offshore, and by around July 31st, the conditions get tagged as “poor.” By August 1st, we’re under 3 ft with cross-offshore winds, and the energy levels fall into the low triple and double digits. From August 2nd right through to August 9th, the swell barely reaches 2 ft, the energy is weak (down to 92), and the waves just aren’t there. The wind stays strong offshore at 22-25 mph on some mornings, which would make paddling a real battle.

The only spot that’s even on the radar is Playa Remonso, and it’s exposed to the SW, which is where the little pulses are coming from. It’s very consistent for a beach break, which is rare for this area, so that’s the one positive note. The best conditions are arguably Tuesday the 28th with the clean afternoon wind and the highest energy of the fortnight, but it’s still not a stand-out session by any stretch.

If you’re a beginner, the tiny 3 ft to 4 ft swells on the weekend are manageable, but with the long period, you’ll be waiting a while between sets. For anyone else, it’s a tough run. The swell just never gets over about 4 ft and the period drops off fast after the first few days. Nothing here is pumping.

Honestly, it’s a blank run for decent surf. The area goes quiet, but with that consistency rating, the forecasts can flip. Hang in there.

- Rusty

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