Puertecillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Puertecillo, with waves pretty much every day from Friday morning onwards. Overall, we’re looking at a classic point break setup picking up a good mix of south-west and west-south-west swells. The consistency looks very consistent, so you won’t be sitting there waiting forever. The vibe is good, but you need to pick your moments because the wind can get a bit feisty, especially in the afternoons. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

Friday morning kicks it off with a 4 ft swell from the WSW, a solid 12-second period, and light cross-off wind from the south. That’s clean, with moderate wave energy (410). The afternoon gets messy though – 30 km/h cross-shore wind from the SW blows that right out, so morning is your window.

Saturday morning is a standout. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW, still clean with a light cross-off, and the energy is building to 566. That’s proper fun size for the point, and with the wind behaving, it’s going to be good. Afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a moderate cross-shore, but the morning is the call.

Sunday, September 13th, is special. Glassy conditions, a clean 3 ft wave from the WSW, but look at that period – 18 seconds! That’s a very long groundswell, packing a punch with 967 energy. For a point break like Puertecillo, that kind of period is a dream; it’ll draw in clean lines and long rides. If you can get out Sunday morning, do it. The afternoon still has a nice 17-second period, but the cross-shore wind takes the shine off a bit.

Monday, September 14th, is another beauty for the experienced crew. Morning session with 4 ft of clean, 15-second groundswell and light cross-off wind. That combination is excellent. The energy is at 1006, so plenty of push. This is a top pick for a long, clean session.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings offer smaller, cleaner options – 4 ft on Tuesday and a tiny but glassy 3 ft on Wednesday. Good for the longboard or for a cruise, but not the big show.

Thursday morning, September 17th, has a short-period 4 ft swell (6 seconds) with light offshores. It’s clean and surfable, but that period means it’ll be a bit weaker and steeper on the takeoff.

Then we roll into the second week. The standout here is Sunday, September 20th. The morning is glassy with a clean 4 ft, but the afternoon is where it’s at – 6 ft from the SW, 10-second period, and clean with a glassy cross-off wind. That’s a solid afternoon session with 718 energy.

Monday, September 21st, offers a clean 3 ft in the morning, but the afternoon is a write-off with messy cross-shore wind.

Now, pay attention to Wednesday, September 23rd. The morning has a 7 ft swell from the SW. That’s moving into expert territory. The wind is light but a bit cross, and the energy is strong at 931. This is serious size for the point, and for beginners, it’s going to be too big. Only experienced surfers should be looking at this.

Thursday the 24th morning cleans up again – 6 ft, 10-second swell, light cross-off, very clean. Good energy at 891. A far better option than the day before for the average surfer.

Finally, Saturday the 26th of September. Morning brings a 7 ft swell from the SW with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light offshore from the SSE. The energy is a massive 1283. That’s a lot of water moving around. This is another one for experts only. The crowd profile says “sometimes” crowded here, and on a morning like that, you can bet there will be a few locals out.

If you had to pick one or two sessions to guarantee a good time, I’d say: Sunday the 13th morning for that perfect long-period glass, and Monday the 14th morning for the classic clean, powerful Puertecillo.

Rusty.

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