Popoyo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break down the surf outlook for you, mate.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for any decent waves at Popoyo. We’re stuck in a real lull here. For the first ten days, from Friday the 21st of August right through to the end of the month, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and while the wind is offshore or clean through the mornings, it’s just not enough to make anything worthwhile. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 84°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s the anomaly of 1°– so it’s a nice bath, but there’s no energy to push the waves. The combined swell energy is all over the place, but even when it hits a moderate 235 or 318 on the first weekend, the wave quality is just poor.

We’ve got a glimmer of hope on the 28th of August, Friday morning, when a very long-period swell from the SW (19 seconds) pushes the combined energy up to a strong 655. But even then, the swell height is only 2ft. It’s frustrating ’cause the conditions are there with moderate offshore winds, but the size just isn’t. The 29th and 30th of August show a bit more size, 4ft to 5ft, and the energy is strong (893 and 816), but it’s still a marginal call. The winds are fresh offshore in the mornings, but the surf quality is just not dialled in.

Now, here’s the standout. The real hope is for the 5th of September, Saturday morning. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, the combined energy is very strong at 1008, and the wind is a light offshore breeze from the east at just 6 mph. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, which is the best call in the whole forecast. The only downside? This is more than a week away, so while it’s promising, it’s a long-range call and we’ll have to see how it holds.

So, the big takeaway: you’re looking at roughly ten days of nothing, then a couple of marginal days, and then a potential cracker on the 5th of September. For that day, Popoyo will be handling the SW swell like a champ, with that offshore wind opening up the reef. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. The water will still be warm, the crowds could be a factor since it’s a consistent spot, so get in early.

Rusty.

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