Puertecillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window lining up for Puertecillo, and it’s got some proper moments if you play your cards right.

The general pattern is a bit of a slow burner. We kick off with some clean, small stuff, then the swell builds through the first week, but the wind gets messy. The real gold is hidden in the mornings and towards the end of the run. The water temp is about what you’d expect for early spring, so nothing wild there.

Right off the bat, Wednesday morning the 12th is a sneaky little gem. We’re looking at a clean 2ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is moderate (435), but with a light cross-offshore breeze from the S, this point break will be clean and lined up. It’s small, but for an advanced spot, those long-period lines will wrap in nicely. That’s a proper session if you’re not chasing size.

Thursday morning the 13th is the standout of the first week. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the WSW, still a solid 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy – WNW at 5 km/h. That’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The energy is building (783), and the conditions will be epic. This is the one to book a sickie for.

From Friday the 14th through the weekend, the swell stays solid but the wind gets ugly. A strong NNE wind on Friday and Saturday chops up what would be good waves. The swell hits 6ft on Friday afternoon, but the cross-shore chop makes it a write-off for a clean paddle. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings light and cross-off, dropping to 3ft, but the period is back up to 16 seconds – clean again, but smaller.

Sunday the 16th morning is another clean window with a 4ft SW swell and light cross-off wind. It’s not massive, but it’s a fun, clean option.

The second week gets interesting. On Tuesday the 18th afternoon, the energy jumps massively to 1244 with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light cross-shore wind. The numbers are there, but the wind is a bit side-shore, so it’s not perfect.

Then we hit Saturday the 22nd of August. The swell is pumping – 8ft from the SW, 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. That’s a lot of water moving, and at over 8ft, this is expert territory. The energy is very strong (2092). This is more for the chargers, and it’s a bit bumpy.

But the absolute standout of the entire forecast is Sunday morning the 23rd of August. That’s your jackpot. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW, 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – N at 5 km/h. The energy is strong (1095), and the conditions will be perfect. The break is very consistent, so you know it’ll be firing. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your session. Get on it.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th drop off. Tuesday morning only has a tiny 2ft swell with a very long 20-second period, but it’s clean. The last glimmer is Wednesday the 26th morning with a clean 4ft, 16-second swell and light cross-off wind.

Overall, don’t waste your time on the afternoons unless you love a chop. The mornings are your friend. The 13th and the 23rd are the two standouts, with the 23rd being the absolute best on offer.

Rusty.

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