Playa de Gros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. It's Rusty here.

First up, the outlook for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, the first ten days or so are a write-off. Not much to get excited about. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy swell at Playa de Gros. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

From Wednesday 15th July right through to the 23rd, it’s a real struggle. Tiny waves, mostly under 2 feet, with short periods and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 during most of that time. It’s just not worth paddling out for. You’ll be fighting for scraps.

Thursday 24th July brings a bit of a shift, but it’s a tricky one. The swell jumps up to 7 feet from the WNW, with a combined energy of 525. That’s a decent boost of power, but it’s a bit of a beast. At that size, it’s only for the experts, and the forecast actually warns it might be too big for this break. The morning looks clean with a slight cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon gets messy again. This is more of a kite-surfing setup for the experienced crew.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. Saturday 25th July is the day to circle on the calendar. The morning is looking magic. We’ve got a clean 3-foot swell from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ESE. The energy is 597, which is strong. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," and I’m feeling it. This is the best on offer. The swell direction matches up perfectly with what this spot loves. Just be aware, the crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Sunday 26th July morning is also a good call. Similar 4-foot swell from the NW, still glassy conditions with that light SE wind. The energy is a solid 277, and it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets blown out by a NNW wind, so get out early.

Monday 27th July morning is another gem. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The swell is 4 feet from the NW with a 10-second period, and the energy is 240. It’s a lovely, clean option for a Monday session.

After that, the 28th and 29th get a bit bumpy and marginal, with stronger winds and cross-onshore conditions making things messy. Thursday 30th July morning looks promising again though, with a clean 4-foot NW swell and glassy conditions, so we might have a few more windows of fun.

So, to wrap it up: suffer through the first week, maybe watch the experts on the 24th, but lock in the 25th, 26th, and 27th mornings for your best bets. The 30th is a good backup.

Rusty.

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