Puerto Escondido Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, so let’s get into it.

The pattern is looking promising, especially for those who like clean lines. We kick off with a nice pulse of long-period groundswell that’s going to set the tone for the whole week. The water is sitting at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Let’s start with the standout. Sunday the 16th morning at Puerto Escondido is where you want to be. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (779). The wind is absolutely glassy – dead calm. That’s going to make for some smooth, clean faces. This is the kind of morning you dream about. The only catch is that it’s an advanced break, so if you’re not comfortable in strong, powerful waves, maybe just watch from the sand.

Later Sunday afternoon, the wind kicks onshore, so the shine wears off quickly as the cross-offshore ruins the shape.

Monday the 17th morning is another glassy one, with a slightly smaller 4ft swell from the SW. Again, clean conditions with that same long-period energy. Afternoons are mostly a write-off due to cross-onshore winds, so stick to the early sessions.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th follow the same recipe: glassy mornings with 4ft SW swells, then deteriorating in the afternoon. These are good, consistent days but not the standout.

We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 20th through to Saturday the 22nd, with smaller surf around 2ft to 3ft. The mornings are still glassy or near-glassy, so you can still get a fun little wave, but you’ll be working for it. Crowds could be a factor here as everyone chases the same clean peaks.

Now, mark your calendars. Sunday the 23rd morning brings a real shift. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate (769). That’s a super clean, lined-up groundswell. It’s going to be straight and fast, which means it’ll be best for the point or reef setups rather than dumping on the beach. Again, glassy wind. This is a gem if you can read the long lines.

Monday the 24th keeps that long-period energy, with 2ft to 3ft SW swell and clean conditions all day. The morning is glassy, the afternoon is slight air – very surfable.

We then hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th. Small waves (2ft to 2ft) and increasing onshore winds make it a poor call for paddle surfing. You could probably get a kite out on the beach if the wind direction lines up, but for a regular surfer, it’s a rest period.

But hold on, because the last few days of the month fire back up. Friday the 28th morning is back to business: 4ft SW swell, long 16-second period, and a glassy offshore wind from the NNE. That’s a perfect combo for clean, powerful waves. The combined energy is moderate (733).

Saturday the 29th morning is the real grand finale. We’re looking at a solid 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is pushing into the strong range (969). With calm, glassy winds, this is going to be pumping. This is advanced territory – over 4ft, it’s not for beginners, and at 5ft with that power, it’s a proper challenge.

Sunday the 30th morning holds onto that quality with 4ft SSW swell and glassy winds. Then Monday the 31st morning wraps it up with another clean 4ft SW swell.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best windows are Sunday the 16th morning for that first pulse, and then Saturday the 29th morning for the big, clean finale. Sunday the 23rd is also a standout for the super-long period groundswell if you know where to sit. Don’t waste the afternoons – be there at dawn.

Rusty.

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