Punta de Lobos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's a real classic window shaping up for the end of the first week. The standout spot is Punta de Lobos, a very consistent reef and point break that handles swell from the SW. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday the 2nd is a no-go, with a weak 2ft cross-shore chop and barely any energy – just 458 (weak energy). Thursday the 3rd isn't much better, with a messy 6ft cross-shore breeze in the afternoon. Friday the 4th cleans up a bit with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is mixed.

Now, Saturday morning, September 5th is the real deal. That's the standout. The conditions are clean, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the S at 9 mph. The swell is a super clean 3ft from the SW, but check this out: the period is a very long 18 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1150 (strong wave energy). That long period groundswell is going to wrap perfectly into the point, offering beautifully shaped, powerful lines. The sets will be a bit spaced out, making the paddle out easier, but the wave quality will be top-notch for experienced surfers. This is a solid morning session.

After that, the swell drops off again. Sunday the 6th sees a bit of a bump with 6ft from the SW, but it's on the cross-on, creating a bit of ripple. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a real mixed bag of average to poor conditions. There's a small window of cleaner surf on Saturday morning, September 12th, when the swell is 6ft from the SW with a 10-second period, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. The energy is moderate at 980. It's a solid option, but not as crisp as the 5th.

From the 13th onwards, it's all downhill. The wind clocks back to a lumpy cross-shore, the swell drops to under 4ft, and the energy fades away. The 14th and 15th are pretty much a write-off with poor conditions and weak energy. The 16th and 17th are also flat and poor. So, if you miss that Saturday morning, you're looking at a long blank stretch.

The Verdict: Lock in that Saturday morning, September 5th for Punta de Lobos. It's the true standout. The conditions are nearly perfect. The 12th is a decent backup, but don't hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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