Supertubos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at Supertubos and honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s gonna be a struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, sitting at just 15 to 125 (for the most part). That’s not enough to get the heart pumping. The wind is mostly cross-off from the north-northwest, keeping things clean, but with no real swell to work with, it’s just a flat, scratchy affair. You’ll be staring at a lot of ankle-biters.

Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, there’s a little bump where the swell lifts to 3 ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 113 (moderate). That’s the first real sign of life, but it’s still pretty weak. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but not worth a paddle out unless you’re desperate for a stretch.

Thursday, July 30th, through the weekend, it’s back to small stuff – 1 ft to 2 ft. The energy stays in the teens to sixties, so we’re in the doldrums. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s not messy, but it’s flat. You’d be better off waxing your board at home.

Then, on Sunday, August 9th, the afternoon brings a spike: 5 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 496 (strong). That’s the one to watch. The wind is a fresh breeze from the NNW at 19 mph, so it’s cross-off but strong. This is a proper swell, but it’s hefty – over 5 ft, so it’s getting into intermediate territory. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a middling groundswell, not super long, but it’ll have some push. The break is a beach and reef setup, so it could get a bit lumpy with that wind. Honestly, with that much wind and a decent swell, it might be more of a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s.

After that, Monday August 10th and Tuesday August 11th show a blank – no swell data, just zero energy. So the run ends pretty flat.

The standout here is that Sunday August 9th afternoon. That’s the only real window worth a look. The swell direction is NW, which is right in the sweet spot for Supertubos (optimum is SW). It’s a little off, but it’ll still work. Crowds are sometimes a thing at Supertubos, so expect company if you go. The water temperature is not flagged as unusual, so it’s about average for this time of year.

So, bottom line: a long, flat stretch with one decent shot on Sunday August 9th afternoon. If you’re a beginner, stay home – 5 ft and a strong wind is not your friend. For the experts, it’s a gamble with the wind, but it’s the only game in town.

Stay stoked, but be patient.

Rusty

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