Puertecillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about this stretch of coast. Over the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag of swell and wind, but there are a couple of windows where everything clicks. The water’s sitting at 56°F right now, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, Monday 27 July is a washout. We’ve got a 6ft W swell at 10 seconds, but the wind is blowing 12 mph from the north, making it cross and choppy. It’s not worth paddling out. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft W at 14 seconds, but the wind goes cross-on and it’s messy. The combined energy is strong (3220), but it’s too wind-affected. Tuesday 28 isn’t much better – 8ft W at 12 seconds with a cross wind, combined energy moderate to strong (1578). The conditions are still marginal.

Wednesday 29 July morning is a real standout. We get a glassy 4ft W swell at 12 seconds at Puertecillo (a point break, advanced, very consistent). The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate (543), but with that offshore wind and a solid period, it’s going to be a beautiful session. The only downside is the crowds are possible here, so you might have some company. This is the best on offer in the first week. The wind stays light that afternoon, but it goes cross-on, so the morning is the pick.

Friday 31 July morning cleans up again with a 4ft W swell at 10 seconds and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate (624) and it’s clean. It’s a smaller day, but fun. Saturday 1 August morning offers a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a clean cross-off breeze, combined energy at 1085. It’s a good option, but not as good as Wednesday.

Then on Sunday 2 August afternoon, we get an 8ft W swell at 11 seconds with glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (1549). That’s a serious wave, but 8ft is only for experts. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be clean, but it’s heavy. This is another standout.

Now, into the second week, things get interesting. Tuesday 4 August afternoon has a 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, combined energy 2433 (strong), but with a cross wind. Not ideal. Wednesday 5 August morning is a beauty: a 5ft SW swell at 17 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell – with a clean cross-off breeze from the south. The combined energy is strong (1597). This kind of period is best at a point break like Puertecillo, and it’ll deliver some proper lines. It’s a standout for the second week.

Thursday 6 August morning is also excellent: 7ft SW at 14 seconds, clean cross-off wind, combined energy 2306 (strong). Friday 7 August morning is the absolute pick of the whole forecast: 8ft SW at 13 seconds, glassy calm, combined energy 3156 (very strong). That’s a dream session for experienced surfers only. The wind is dead still, the swell is pumping, and it’s clean. This is the one to circle.

The final few days from Saturday 8 August onward drop off. Saturday morning still has an 8ft SW swell at 14 seconds, but with a cross wind, and the combined energy is strong (2518). Sunday 9 August morning has a cleaner 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a cross-off breeze, combined energy 1035. Monday 10 August morning is a small 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds, clean, but tiny. After that, the swell fades and the wind turns messy again.

So, the two real standouts: Wednesday 29 July morning for the glassy, clean, moderate swell, and Friday 7 August morning for the big, powerful, glassy swell. Both are at Puertecillo. If you’re an advanced surfer, don’t miss that Friday.

Rusty.

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