Puertecillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Puertecillo over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real standout session waiting for us if you’re patient.

The first few days are pretty average. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are offering up some mid-range swell, but the conditions are messy with cross-shore winds. The water is sitting at 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer. Friday afternoon actually cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore breeze and 5ft of SW swell, but it’s not quite the big one.

Saturday through Monday look like a write-off—lumpy, choppy, and just not worth paddling out for. The swell stays small and the wind stays on it. You’ll be battling moderate breezes and cross-chop more than you’ll be catching waves.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday, July 14th is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Tuesday morning is pure magic. We’ve got a solid 12ft of WSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm—glassy conditions. The combined energy is massive at 4236, which is proper strong. This is expert territory, no doubt about it. The swell is powerful, and that long period groundswell is going to wrap beautifully around the point at Puertecillo. The wave shape will be excellent, but it’s a heavy one, so only for the experienced crew. The afternoon backs off a bit to 10ft with a light cross breeze, but still very good.

After that, the swell fades and the wind turns ugly again. Wednesday and Thursday have some salvageable moments with clean conditions, but the size drops off. The 16th of July sees a small 2ft SW swell with a long 16-second period and clean cross-offshore wind, which is a nice little window for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 18th and 19th have some more size, but the wind is a problem. The 19th is pushing 7ft of SW swell, but the wind is strong and on it, making it a lumpy mess. The 21st of July has a clean morning with 4ft of SW swell, but the energy is low. Honestly, if you’re not jumping on that Tuesday the 14th glass-off, you’re missing the best of what’s on offer. There’s a long gap of poor conditions after that, with just a few small, clean moments to pick at. It’s a waiting game, but that Tuesday morning is worth the wait.

Rusty.

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