Playa de la Cagonera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards for Playa de la Cagonera over the next couple of weeks.

It's a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off. The overall pattern is one of small, clean windows of opportunity mixed in with a lot of ordinary conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We kick off Sunday, September 6th, with a small 4 ft swell from the NNW. The morning is rideable, but the wind is a cross-off from the W at 6 mph, so it's a bit messy. Nothing to get excited about. The afternoon actually gets worse with the wind shifting, so Sunday is a write-off.

Monday the 7th is where it gets interesting. The wind goes dead calm, glassy, in the morning. We've got a clean 2 ft groundswell pushing in from the NW with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (240), but that long period means the waves will have some shape and punch for their size. This is a standout for a quiet, clean session. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-on, so get out early.

Tuesday the 8th is another glassy morning, with a 3 ft NW swell, but the period is a shorter 10 seconds. It's surfable, but a bit ordinary (energy 192). The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 3 ft.

Now, Wednesday the 9th is the real standout of the whole forecast. The morning is glassy, with a 4 ft NW swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to a strong 456. This is the biggest push of the forecast. The wind is a slight air, so it's going to be super clean. This is your best bet for the most powerful waves of the window. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on, so make the most of the morning.

Thursday the 10th has a glassy 5 ft swell from the NNW in the morning, but again, a shorter 10-second period. The energy is moderate (377). It's a good option if you missed Wednesday, but it's not the same quality.

From Friday the 11th through to the 13th, we hit a bit of a lull. Swell drops to 3 ft or less, and the wind is either onshore or cross-on. It's a patch of poor conditions. The 13th has a bit more energy (466) but with a storm threat and a strong cross-on, it's a no-go for clean paddling.

The following week is a mixed bag of small, glassy mornings and average afternoons. Tuesday the 15th has a glassy 2 ft swell with a 12-second period (energy 225), which is a nice little window for a log or a longboard. Wednesday the 16th is similar, with a 3 ft, 13-second groundswell in the morning under glassy skies (energy 340). That's another tidy morning session. The 18th and 20th also have glassy starts with small, clean waves.

The long-range stuff from the 16th to the 21st is all about the early mornings. The wind is light or calm, but the swell is marginal, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft. It's promising for a quiet paddle, but don't expect any bombs.

To sum it up: Wednesday, September 9th morning is the clear winner. That 4 ft swell with glassy conditions and strong energy is the best on offer. The second best is Monday, September 7th morning for that long-period, glassy, clean vibe, even if it's smaller. For the second week, keep an eye on Wednesday, September 16th morning for another clean, long-period groundswell session.

Rusty.

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