Tocones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Tocones is shaping up to deliver over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long dry spell with no real surf on offer from now until the end of August. The wind is stuck in a cross-shore groove, mostly from the east, and the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The combined wave energy is barely registering, often under 100 (weak). It’s a frustrating stretch of small, choppy, and poor surf conditions. You’d be better off doing something else.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, the 30th of August. The morning session is the standout of the entire forecast. The swell is picking up to 6 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 571 (moderate to strong). What makes this one special is the light offshore wind out of the ESE, only 9 mph. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The water is a toasty 85°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year, so nothing too unusual but still pleasant. The break is a consistent reef, exposed to the north, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. But keep in mind, crowds are often an issue here, so get out there early if you want a peak to yourself. This is the best on offer – a clean, punchy morning with real energy.

After that, the energy drops back off quickly. The end of the first week of September sees a few small windows of cleaner conditions, but the swell is tiny and weak. The 1st of September has a brief moment of offshore wind with a small 2 ft east swell, but it’s barely surfable. The rest of the second week is more of the same: small, weak, and not worth the paddle. The forecast is less certain out that far, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

So, the bottom line is: hold out for the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. That’s your one clear shot. Everything else is a washout.

Rusty.

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