Puertecillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming our way for Puertecillo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting with a bit of a pulse already on Sunday. The water temp is sitting at 56.5°F – that’s pretty normal for this time of year, no surprises there. The main event looks like it’s going to be the clean, glassy windows we get early next week, and then there’s a proper standout further down the line that’s worth keeping an eye on.

First up, Sunday the 2nd is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is a solid 9.8ft from the west, with a 12-second period, so there’s plenty of energy (2893). The morning is cloudy with a cross-off northeast breeze at 12 mph, which cleans it up a bit. The afternoon looks better with lighter winds, 6 mph, also cross-off. This is advanced territory at 9.8ft, so not one for the groms. The afternoon session is the pick of Sunday.

Now, Monday the 3rd is where it gets tasty. Morning and afternoon are both glassy – that’s a light air from the ESE and then north, 3 mph. Swell is a bit smaller at 7.2ft from the west, still a 12-second period, and the energy is moderate (1484-1493). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The glassy conditions are a massive plus, making for clean, lined-up waves at this point break. This is a standout.

Tuesday the 4th starts to get a bit more wind-affected. The morning has a cross-off south wind at 9 mph, with 6.9ft WSW swell, but the afternoon turns cross-shore from the SSW at 12 mph, making it choppier. The swell drops to 5.9ft in the afternoon. It’s still surfable but not as clean.

Wednesday the 5th has a similar story. Morning is clear with a light cross-shore SSW wind at 6 mph, and 6.9ft WSW swell. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 9 mph, but the swell jumps to 7.9ft with a longer 14-second period, so more energy (2385). Still, it’s cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy.

Thursday the 6th is a write-off. Strong north wind at 25 mph in the morning with rain, and the swell is only 5.6ft. The afternoon is no better with a cross-onshore wind. Forget it.

Friday the 7th is marginal. The swell is dropping to 5.2ft, and the wind is cross-shore to cross-onshore. Not great.

Saturday the 8th brings a bit of hope. The morning is still marginal with 4.3ft swell, but the afternoon is a real turn-up. Light SSE wind at 6 mph, cross-off, and the swell jumps back to 9.8ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (3116). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the clean conditions make it a standout afternoon session.

Sunday the 9th is another big one. The morning has light SSE wind at 6 mph, cross-off, with 9.8ft SW swell and a 14-second period, giving a very strong energy (4696). The afternoon is similar but windier at 12 mph, still cross-off, and the energy goes up to 6811. That’s a lot of power. The morning is the pick for cleaner conditions.

From Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, we’ve got solid 9.8ft to 8.2ft SW swell, but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the south at 15-19 mph, which keeps it clean but a bit bumpy. The period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit more wobbly. This is still advanced surf.

Thursday the 13th sees the swell drop to 4.3ft from the WSW, long period of 16 seconds, but a cross-off south wind at 12 mph keeps it clean. It’s a smaller day.

Friday the 14th is small and messy. The morning is 5.9ft SW with a short 8-second period, cross-off but clean. The afternoon is poor with a cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 15th has a morning session with 6.6ft SW swell, 8-second period, cross-off and clean. The afternoon is a bit of a surprise with a 4.6ft SW swell but a very long 17-second period, giving moderate energy (2036). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy.

Now, the real standout of the second week is Sunday the 16th. The morning is glassy – a light air from the SW at 3 mph – with 8.2ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is strong (2773). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions will make for some perfect, long-period groundswell lines at this point break. This is a serious standout.

The final days, Monday the 17th, see a drop in swell to 6.2ft

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