Playa de la Cagonera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Playa de la Cagonera over the next couple of weeks. There's a bit of a slow start, but some proper windows of opportunity are shaping up if you play your cards right.

Right off the bat, Tuesday the 15th is a write-off. Barely a bump of swell at 0.3ft to 1ft with a messy cross-off breeze. Honestly, leave the board in the car. It’s not worth it. We've got a couple of days of flat nothing to start with, so don't rush out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning the 16th. It's small, only 3ft from the NW with an 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy with light rain showers. The wave energy is moderate (224). It’s not going to be firing, but it’s a surfable wave and the clean conditions will make it feel better than it looks.

Things start to get more interesting into Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. Thursday morning is an absolute gem for the early crew. We’re looking at 4ft of NW swell, glassy calm winds, and a moderate energy level (464). That’s a nice, clean little window for some intermediate fun. The water’s sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can feel okay about a slightly thinner wetsuit or just a spring suit.

The standout, no question, is Friday morning the 18th. This is your best bet of the whole outlook. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the NNW with a solid 11-second period, combined with glassy conditions. The wave energy is strong (632). That’s proper, clean, punchy surf. The swell direction matches the optimum NW perfectly for this spot. For the intermediate crowd, this is the session to aim for. Keep an eye on the tide, but conditions look excellent.

Friday afternoon on the 18th is a different beast. The swell jumps to 8ft with a very long 16-second period from the NNW. That’s a heap of energy (2751), and while it’s impressive, that’s expert territory. That long period groundswell can make the beach break a bit wonky – it tends to close out or break too straight. The onshore wind doesn't help. If you’re not a seasoned charger, give that one a miss.

The weekend (19th and 20th) and early next week (21st to 23rd) are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays in the 3ft to 7ft range, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, which messes with the surface. Morning sessions on the 22nd and 23rd offer glassy windows with smaller 2ft to 3ft swell, but the energy is weaker. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Keep an eye on Thursday morning the 24th. It’s further out, but it’s promising. We get 4ft of NW swell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions with clear skies. The wave energy is solid (547). That could be another clean, punchy morning if the forecast holds.

The last few days of September and into the 30th look like they might give us one final push. Wednesday morning the 30th is another potential highlight down the line. 6ft from the NW with 11-second period and glassy, cloudy conditions. Strong energy (785). If that locks in, it’s a cracking way to close out the month. A bit far out to guarantee, but one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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