Tetitlan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the outlook for Tetitlan. It's a spot that doesn't come alive every day, so when it lines up, you want to be on it. Get ready for a serious swell event that builds into the start of next week, but we've got a few days of waiting first.

Right now, the water is sitting at a balmy 89°, which is a solid 4° above what's normal for this time of year. That's notably warm and feels pretty tropical.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on the morning of Saturday, July 5th, with some glassy conditions. A 4ft SSW groundswell, with a long 17-second period, is rolling in. That combo of glassy wind and long-period energy should produce some clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. It'll be worth the paddle out, but keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, so it's a classic "right place, right time" kind of deal.

The energy builds through that day and into Monday, July 6th. The combined swell energy hits a strong 1569 on Monday afternoon, though the wave height drops a touch to 3ft. The period stretches out to a very long 20 seconds, and with glassy conditions, those will be clean, powerful lines. This is a point break or reef setup at its best for that kind of long-period groundswell, but it can be a bit too straight at a beach break.

Tuesday, July 7th, sees the peak of the swell size with a 6ft SSW swell in the morning. But, there's a cross-shore wind that roughens things up, and the combined energy is a massive 2014, making it a serious session for experts only. The swell period is still a long 18 seconds.

The following mornings hold the most promise. Thursday, July 9th, delivers a glassy 4ft swell at 15 seconds, and that's a very good call. Friday morning, July 10th, is also glassy with similar 4ft, 15-second swell. The weekend of July 12th offers a 4ft glassy morning with a 14-second period – more clean conditions. You'll see clean, glassy windows pop up on Monday and Tuesday mornings (July 13th and 14th) too, with the swell slowly dropping from 3ft to 3ft.

Past that first 10 days, the second week is a bit of a waiting game. The swell backs right off. The 16th to the 18th of July sees heights between 2ft and 3ft. Saturday the 18th is a write-off with onshore winds. However, the morning of Sunday, July 19th, offers a late-week surprise: a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean, cross-offshore winds. The energy jumps to 708, which is solid for the size. That's one to keep an eye on.

For the best overall window, you want to lock in the glassy mornings from July 5th through July 7th. The standout for the whole run looks like the late-afternoon session on Monday, July 6th. The 3ft, 20-second period swell, combined with a glassy surface and strong energy, is a rare and beautiful combination. It's the kind of session you'll talk about.

Be patient with Tetitlan. When it works, it works well, but you have to pick your windows. Because it's inconsistent and crowds are possible on the best days, don't sleep on the early calls.

- Rusty

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