Tetitlan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you how it’s shaping up for Tetitlan over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf to work with. The pattern is looking good, especially for the mornings. The water temperature is sitting at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that extra bit of warmth feels nice on the skin when you’re sitting out there.

This Wednesday morning (9th September), we’re looking at a clean 3 ft southwest swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a deep groundswell, and it’ll be breaking really nicely. The wind is light from the NNE at 3 mph, pretty much off, so expect glassy conditions. The combined swell energy is sitting at 718 – moderate, but with that period, the shape will be quality. Keep in mind this is an inconsistent spot and only for advanced surfers, so don’t expect a constant wave train, but when they come, they’ll be lined up.

Thursday morning (10th September) brings a touch more size – 4 ft from the southwest, still a long 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the NW at 3 mph. That’s a morning to have on your radar. The energy is up to 916, so there’s a bit more push behind it.

Friday morning (11th September) is more of the same goodness: 4 ft SW swell, 15 seconds, with a glassy NE breeze at 3 mph. Once again, clean as a whistle.

The standout window looks like the Sunday morning of the 20th of September and the Monday morning of the 21st of September. On Sunday the 20th, we get a 4 ft SSW swell, 19-second period, with a light NW cross-off breeze. That’s a big, powerful groundswell hitting the exposed reef. The combined energy jumps to 1147 – strong, with some proper grunt. This is for experienced surfers only at that size. The Monday morning (21st) is even better: 4 ft SW, 17 seconds, glassy NE wind, energy at 1106. These two mornings are the pick of the forecast; the surf will be clean, solid, and the sets will have plenty of push. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have some company.

After that first week, the pattern holds. Mornings into the second week remain the go. For example, the Thursday morning of the 24th of September still shows 4 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, with a glassy east wind. Energy is down a bit to 584, but it’s still a clean, ridable morning.

Be aware that most afternoons get chopped up by onshore winds from the WSW or SSW, so mornings are definitely your window here. Also, because this break is inconsistent and rarely breaks on the best days, you need to pick your moment. When it’s on, it’s on.

Rusty.

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