Puerto Escondido Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks down at Puerto Escondido. The vibe is a slow build, with the real magic coming in the second half of the run.

It’s a bit of a sleepy start. Saturday the 12th is a write-off with a weak 3ft cross-on shore bump from the SW and only 478 in wave energy – not worth your time. We get a small window Sunday morning the 13th with a clean 2ft glassy wave (238 energy), but it’s tiny and only for the most patient longboarders. Monday the 14th morning is similar, glassy and 2ft but still very small. The real spark arrives Tuesday morning the 15th. That’s when we see a clean 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period and 902 energy under glassy conditions. That’s a proper groundswell with some punch, though that long period can make it a bit straight at the beach breaks – it’s best to stick to the point. Wednesday the 16th morning is also a standout: 4ft SSW at a 16-second period, glassy, with 980 energy. Clean and solid.

The real highlight, and the best bet on offer, is Sunday morning the 20th of September. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period – very long period groundswell – and 1120 energy. It’s glassy calm. That’s a serious combination of power and cleanliness. The point at Puerto Escondido will be handling that long-period energy beautifully. It’s advanced-only territory for sure, and it’s a spot that can get crowded, so be ready for company. Water temp is sitting at 31° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit is all you’ll need.

Monday the 21st morning is another strong option: 4ft SW, 17-second period, glassy, and 1042 energy. Almost as good as Sunday. Tuesday the 22nd morning stays solid with 4ft SW at 16 seconds and 789 energy under glassy conditions. The second week keeps delivering: Wednesday the 23rd morning is glassy with 4ft SW, 15-second period, and 572 energy – still very rideable. Saturday the 27th morning brings a curveball: a 4ft SE swell at 13 seconds, glassy, with a massive 1141 energy. That’s a different direction but it’ll be clean and powerful.

For the most part, mornings are where it’s at, with glassy or near-calm winds. Afternoons tend to get a cross-onshore breeze and turn marginal. The energy levels throughout are moderate to strong, peaking in the 900-1200 range during the best windows. No standout for beginners here – once the swell hits 4ft it’s getting into advanced territory, and by 4ft it’s expert-only.

Rusty.

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