Punta Gasparino Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way. Straight up, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, so don’t go getting your hopes up too early.

We’re looking at a long run of small, marginal surf at Punta Gasparino to kick things off. From Saturday the 4th of July right through to the middle of the month, we’ve got pretty weak waves on offer. The combined swell energy is moderate, but mostly sitting in the mid-to-high hundreds early on (534 on the Saturday morning), and while there’s some long-period groundswell sneaking in with periods up to 19 seconds, the swell heights are hovering around the 3 ft mark. The offshore wind is light from the west, which keeps things tidy, but the waves themselves are just too inconsistent and small to get excited about. A lot of those days are tagged as “marginal” and the scores are low, so honestly, you’re not missing much.

There’s a bit more energy building into the start of the second week. Monday the 6th of July shows a decent jump in combined energy (1226) and a long-period swell from the SSW at 16 seconds, but still only 4 ft. The wind stays light and offshore for the mornings, so the few waves that show up will be clean. Still, it’s not what I’d call a standout – just the best of a pretty sleepy bunch.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 18th of July and Sunday the 19th of July look like they could be the real deal, but with a huge caveat. We’re seeing a big pulse of SSW swell rolling in, with heights hitting 12 ft on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The combined swell energy goes ballistic – 5116 on Saturday arvo – that’s serious power. But here’s the kicker: Punta Gasparino is listed as a beginner spot, and for good reason. That kind of size is strictly for experts only, and even then, the forecast notes that the swell might be too big for this break. The wind is cross-onshore and gusty from the NW, so it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. Honestly, that set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re an experienced local and you know the channel, maybe, but for most of us, that’s a watch-from-the-beach day.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, and given the long flat spell before this pulse, you can bet there’ll be a few keen locals out if it’s rideable. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 78°F with a small positive anomaly, so it’s about average for this time of year – no wetsuit needed, just a rashie.

So, if I’m picking a true standout, it’s a tough call. The earlier part of the month is a write-off for decent waves. The only period that even gets a decent score is that big swell on the 18th and 19th, but it’s too big, too messy, and too dangerous. For the average surfer, I’d say wait it out. The forecasts can change, but this run looks like a blank one for Punta Gasparino unless you’re after a strong south swell and you know what you’re doing.

Rusty.

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