The Reef (Culebra) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight: this is a quiet fortnight for Culebra. The next two weeks are looking pretty flat and fickle. The only spot that pops up is The Reef (Culebra) and even then, it's a long wait until the second week for anything worth getting wet for.

Right from the jump, things are weak. We're looking at a long stretch with barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is right about normal for this time of year, so at least the warm-up won't be an issue.

You'll be waiting a solid week. From September 2nd right through the 8th, the wave energy is stuck down in the 30s and 40s (35 to 62), with tiny 1ft to 3ft windswell. The period is short and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off at 12 to 16 mph. The forecast tags it all as "poor surf conditions." It's just not happening.

Then, around September 9th and 10th, things start to rumble a bit. That Wednesday afternoon we get a jump in the combined energy to 237 (moderate), with a 4ft swell from the E at a short 7 seconds. It’s still messy though, with a cross-chop. But Thursday morning, September 10th, is the real standout. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the E with an 8-second period, pushing the energy up to 337 (moderate). The wind is cross-off at 19 mph, keeping conditions clean. This is the pick of the whole 16-day window, but it's still only an intermediate level wave with that cross breeze. You’ll want to get out early or late when it’s at its cleanest.

After that little pulse, it fades fast. From the 11th to the 17th, we're back to tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy readings dropping as low as 13. The wind stays consistent and often lumpy. Even if the cross-off wind keeps it clean, there’s just no push.

So bottom line: save your energy for Thursday the 10th at The Reef. It’s the only real date in the diary, and it’s not a world-beater, just a bit of fun. The rest of the two weeks is a wash-out. Hang loose.

Rusty.

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