Tenexpa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get one thing straight: we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Tenexpa. This is an exposed spot that likes a SSW pulse, and the whole 16-day window is looking promising. The water is sitting at 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a comfortable session.

The energy kicks off on Sunday the 23rd of August with a morning glass-off. We’re looking at a clean 2 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 767, and with that 3 mph NE breeze, the surface is like a mirror. The afternoon gets a little cross-shore, but the morning is the pick of the day.

Monday the 24th offers more of the same. Clean 2 ft SW swell in the morning with a 17-second period and offshore winds from the NE at 6 mph. It’s a touch smaller, but the conditions are pristine.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th settle down a bit, with 2 ft SW swell and glassy mornings. The energy drops into the 200-300 range, but these are still fun, clean waves for an intermediate surfer. The crowd factor is “sometimes” so you might have a few buddies out, but nothing crazy.

Now, the best of the first week hits on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning brings a glassy 2 ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 552, and the wind is dead calm from the ENE. This is the stand-out session of the early run.

Then, on Friday the 28th, the swell starts to build. The morning sees a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 1057, putting us in that moderate-plus range. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The surf is getting bigger, and for a 5 ft, it’s not beginner territory. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 29th sees the swell push over 5 ft, hitting 6 ft in the morning. The energy is strong at 1696, but the wind is a cross-shore from the ESE, making it a bit bumpy. There’s also a risk of thunderstorms. The morning is still a viable option for the more committed.

The next standout is Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is glassy with a 5 ft SW swell. The energy is strong at 1445, and with that 3 mph NE wind, it’s clean as a whistle. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 31st of August is a gem. The morning delivers a 7 ft SSW swell with a moderate 11-second period. The wind is glassy from the N. The energy is a strong 1466. This is a solid, powerful wave. The afternoon is also glassy from the SW, with a 7 ft SSW swell. For the experienced crew, this is a session to lock in. It’s getting big, so this is experts only.

The first week of September has a couple of good ones. Tuesday the 1st of September has a glassy 5 ft SW swell in the morning. The energy is moderate at 918. Wednesday the 2nd of September calms right down to 3 ft SW swell, but it’s glassy and clean.

The absolute best of the entire window is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is glassy with a 5 ft SW groundswell, a very long 18-second period, and a combined energy of 1818. The wind is a light ESE breeze. This is a big, clean, powerful swell. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, but that morning is prime.

Friday the 4th of September is another big day. The morning is glassy with a 7 ft SSW swell. The energy is very strong at 2969. This is a proper, powerful swell for the experienced surfer. The period is 17 seconds, a long groundswell.

Saturday the 5th of September is also big, with a 7 ft SSW swell in the morning and clean cross-offshore winds from the ENE. The energy is strong at 2385.

The run finishes strong on Sunday the 6th of September with a 5 ft SSW swell and clean cross-offshore winds from the E. The energy is strong at 1401. And Monday the 7th of September rounds it out with a glassy 5 ft swell from the west in the morning.

Overall, there’s very little downtime here. The biggest lull is around Tuesday the 26th, but even then, the mornings are clean. The absolute standout is Thursday the 3rd of September, with the clean, long-period groundswell. The second best is Friday the 4th of September for the sheer size and power. Both are for experienced surfers, but the quality is undeniable.

Rusty.

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