San Juan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's comin' up for our little slice of paradise. Honestly, for the next little while, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. We're lookin' at a real dry spell, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out.

First up, the water temp is sittin' at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. It's a nice bath, but unfortunately, the surf is dead quiet. From Monday the 27th of July all the way through to Monday the 3rd of August, it’s just flat, flat, flat. You're lookin' at a solid week or more of tiny dribbles, with swell heights barely registering. The combined wave energy is down to nearly zero most days – a measly 1 or 2 (weak energy) at best. There is a slight breeze on some afternoons, but even the glassy mornings can't polish a turd. No waves, no fun.

It's not until the 4th of August that we see a pulse. Tuesday morning, the swell pops up to 0.7m (2ft) from the W with a short 7-second period. The combined energy climbs to a meagre 52 (weak energy), so don't get excited. It's still pretty poor and probably not worth the effort.

Now, here's where it gets interesting, but you have to be patient. After another flat spell, we finally get a solid pulse of energy on Saturday the 8th of August. We’re talkin’ a 3.5m (12ft) W swell with a 10-second period. That’s a proper groundswell folks! The combined energy shoots up to 2606 (strong wave energy). The only catch is that this is big – over 2.5m (8ft) – so this is strictly for experts only. Beginners, stay out of the water. It'll be even better on Sunday the 9th, with the swell holding at 4.0m (13ft) from the W, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The wind is bangin' offshore both days, which is a massive positive. Expect clean, groomed faces if you know what you're doin'.

The best of the bunch, the true standout, is Monday the 10th of August. The swell pumps up to a solid 4.5m (15ft) from the W, with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy hits a massive 5752 (very strong wave energy). The wind is cross-offshore, so it's still clean. But hear this – the swell is predicted to be too big for San Juan to handle properly. That means it's gonna be a washing machine, and likely dangerous for everyone. Keep your head up and watch out.

After that, it settles down. Tuesday the 11th still has some size left over – a 2.2m (7ft) WNW swell with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 1086 (moderate wave energy). The wind stays clean, so it could be a fun, less hectic day for it. The morning is a bit smaller, around 1.1m (4ft).

So, to boil it all down: you’ve got a boring start, a wild, expert-only blast on the 8th and 9th, a possible bomb on the 10th that might be too big, and then a decent drop-off on the 11th. Don't hold your breath for the first week, but mark your calendar for that second weekend.

Stay safe, stay stoked.

Rusty

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