Tetitlan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s brewing for Tetitlan. This is a spot that needs a specific kind of swell to really light up, and it looks like we’ve got a build-up coming over the next couple of weeks. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be ready to wait for the good ones. We start with a bit of a lull, but the second week is where the real action is.

Friday morning the 17th is the first chance to get wet, but it’s small. We’re looking at clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period under glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (424). It’s a nice little window, but the afternoon turns to junk with a cross-on wind, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday the 18th is a write-off, with small, messy surf. Sunday the 19th has a bit more push with 3ft to 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but the morning is cross-shore and the afternoon is cross-on, so it’s choppy and messy. The energy is climbing - moderate on Sunday morning (870) and strong by the afternoon (1033).

Now, Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy and calm, with a solid 4ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1050). This is a standout for experienced surfers, with clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon turns into a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on wind, so get out there early.

Tuesday the 21st has a clean morning with 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (679). It’s good, but the afternoon is a no-go. Wednesday the 22nd is small and cross-shore, not worth the drive.

Thursday the 23rd is glassy again, but the swell is down to 2ft. It’s clean, but tiny. Friday the 24th morning has a real surprise - a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 24-second period under glass. The combined energy is moderate (967). This is a special, long-period groundswell that will wrap in cleanly, but at that period, it’ll be better on the point and reef sections rather than the beach. It’s a cool moment for the patient surfer.

Then we hit the big stuff. Saturday the 25th morning is the real standout of the whole outlook. It’s calm and glassy, with a 4ft SW groundswell at 21 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (1469). This is a proper, long-period groundswell that will produce some powerful, clean waves. The afternoon gets bigger at 5ft, but the wind goes onshore with a risk of storms, so it’s messy.

Sunday the 26th morning is another glassy beauty with a 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The energy is very strong (1925). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes onshore again, so the mornings are the key.

Monday the 27th morning is the biggest of the run. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell at 19 seconds under glassy conditions. The combined energy is extremely strong (3002). This is a powerful, well-angled swell for the break. However, at 6ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory, especially on a spot like this. The afternoon is blown out with a strong cross-on wind.

After that, the swell holds through the rest of the week, but the winds are a mixed bag. Tuesday the 28th morning has 6ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but with a cross-shore wind, it’s not as clean. The energy is still very strong (1980). The wind gets ugly in the afternoon. Wednesday the 29th is a bit smaller and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s decent but not as perfect.

Thursday the 30th morning is a return to glassy conditions with a 4ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (647). It’s a clean, solid option. Friday the 31st is a write-off with strong winds.

Finally, Saturday the 1st of August has a 8ft SSW swell, but it’s short period at 8 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. The energy is moderate (929). It’s a big, lumpy, short-period swell that’s more likely to be a washing machine than a proper wave. Not recommended.

So, the best on offer? The Saturday 25th morning’s glassy, long-period groundswell is the pick of the bunch. The Monday 27th morning is the biggest, but it’s for experts only. Get those mornings dialled in.

Rusty.

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