Sopico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Sopico.

First up, it’s a tough run for the next week or so. From the 20th right through to the 31st of July, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is small and weak, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the water’s been chopped up. The combined energy barely gets into the low hundreds most days, and even when it climbs, the surf quality is just poor. There’s a few days in there with a bit of size, but the period is short, around 6 to 7 seconds, and the wind messes it up. You’re looking at a solid 12-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, hold on, because things shift around the 1st of August. Saturday morning the 1st, we get a bit of a reprieve. At Sopico, the swell comes up to 6ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy jumps to 595 (moderate), and for the first time in ages, the conditions are described as "good." The water is warm, but it’s a point break that’s advanced-only and often crowded, so expect company. This is a solid pick for the first real surf of the window.

But the real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday morning the 2nd of August. Sopico is going to fire. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the NNW, 10-second period, glassy wind. The combined energy is a massive 1623 (strong), and the forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and on a point break like Sopico, it’ll line up beautifully. However, at over 8ft, this is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, with a temperature anomaly of 3°C, so it’s notably warm for a mid-winter swell.

After that, it drops off fast. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August are small and weak again, back to barely surfable. So, if you’ve got the skill, target that Sunday morning. It’s a long-range call, but the signs are strong.

Rusty.

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