Tres Picos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, I'll get you through this stretch. It's not going to be all-time, but there's a few windows where we might get something.

Right now, looking at the whole run, we've got a pretty flat and crummy start. Wind is from the wrong angles, and the swell is tiny and messy. You'll be sitting there staring at a lake.

The only break we've got to work with is Tres Picos. The water is sitting at a very unusual 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That's nice for a paddle, but it doesn't make up for the surf.

Monday the 17th is a write-off. Swell is only around 4ft from the SW but with a cross-on breeze at 12 mph, it's just going to be choppy junk. Wave energy is moderate at best (800), and the call is poor.

Tuesday the 18th is a bit of a tease. The morning shows a 7ft SW swell, period dropping to a reasonable 13 seconds. Combined energy jumps to a solid 1383, but the cross-shore wind keeps it messy. It's marginal—worth a look at the right tide, but don't expect perfection.

Wednesday the 19th is still cross-on, with 7ft SSW swell. The period is dropping fast (10 seconds), so the waves will be weaker and lumpy. Not your day.

The end of the first week into the second week is basically a flat spell. From Thursday the 22nd through to Monday the 25th, we're looking at tiny waves (1ft to 3ft) and hardly any energy behind them. It's a proper drought. Time to fix your gear or find a hobby.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the patient surfer. The end of the run—Saturday the 29th of August—is worth a mark on the calendar. The morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a period of 15 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with real push. Combined energy hits 2117, which is strong. The wind is a light cross-on from the south at just 9 mph, so it’ll be fairly clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook. For a spot like Tres Picos, that longer period swell will wrap in nicely. The swell is 7ft—solid intermediate stuff, but bigger than what a beginner wants. Keep a close eye on this one.

Friday the 28th afternoon is also worth a mention. It's a promising lead-in, with 4ft at 17 seconds, giving 1071 energy. Cleaner winds and that long period will mean glassy lines for the evening session. It’s a great warm-up for the weekend.

Right at the very end, Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell jumps big to 10ft from the S, but the period drops to 9 seconds. That's a wall of wind-swell and it'll be closing out hard at this spot. The wind and tide might be okay, but this is getting into serious, expert-only territory. If you’re not on it, stay out of the way.

Overall, there’s a big gap of nothing, but a standout weekend at the end of August. Keep your eyes on that Saturday the 29th.

Rusty.

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