Puerto Escondido Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf lining up for Puerto Escondido, and it’s looking like a real treat for the experienced crew. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88° – that’s a nice little bonus.

Saturday morning kicks things off with a clean, glassy 3ft swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (455), and with no wind to speak of, it’s a great time to get wet. The morning glass is the pick of the day; the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze.

Sunday morning is another beauty – glassy conditions again, with a clean 2ft southwest swell. The period jumps to 18 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. That’s going to wrap nicely into the point, giving you some real lines. The energy is building (755).

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings all offer glassy conditions with small but clean southwest swells, ranging from 2ft to 3ft. The period stays long, between 15 and 18 seconds. These are perfect for a longboard or a fish, and the energy is moderate (287 to 665). The afternoons are messy with onshore winds, so stick to the dawn patrol.

Thursday morning keeps the glassy theme with a 2ft, 18-second southwest swell. Energy is moderate (442). Not a standout, but a reliable option.

Now, Friday, August 28th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is glassy with a 3ft, 16-second SSW swell. The combined energy ramps up to 825. The afternoon gets a bit risky with a thunderstorm risk and some cross-onshore wind, but the morning is a solid session.

Saturday, August 29th – here we go. This is a standout. The morning is glassy, 5ft of southwest swell, 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1530. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your day.

Sunday, August 30th sees the swell start to drop back a bit, with a 5ft southwest swell and cross-shore winds. The energy is still solid (877), but the morning is more promising than the afternoon.

Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st offer smaller, cleaner conditions again. The mornings are glassy, with swells around 3ft to 4ft. The period is still a decent 13 seconds. Good for a cruise.

Wednesday, September 2nd is glassy again, with a 3ft, 16-second southwest swell. Energy is moderate (602).

Thursday, September 3rd – another big one on the horizon. The morning is glassy, 3ft from the southwest, but check out the period: 21 seconds! That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 1186. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, these long-period swells can be a bit tricky at the beach breaks – they’ll be best at the point.

Friday, September 4th is the real heavyweight. The morning is glassy and absolutely pumping with a 7ft southwest swell, 18-second period, and a massive combined energy of 3089. This is excellent for experienced surfers only. Anything over 8ft is for experts, and this is right on the edge. This is the standout of the entire forecast. The afternoon brings a thunderstorm risk and cross-onshore wind, so you’ll want to be out there early.

Saturday, September 5th has a morning with a 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 2042. Glassy conditions. Excellent for the experienced. The afternoon is messy.

Sunday, September 6th wraps it up with a glassy morning, 5ft of southwest swell, 14-second period, and energy at 1377. Another excellent session for the experienced crew.

The bottom line: The best on offer is Friday, September 4th morning for the big swell and energy, with Saturday, August 29th and Thursday, September 3rd morning as very close runners-up. The crowds at Puerto Escondido can be heavy, so be prepared for that. This is a world-class wave, and it’s going to be working.

Rusty.

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