Tres Picos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here.

We’re dialing into Tres Picos first. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild. The big picture for the next 16 days is a bit of a slog. For the first week, from Wednesday the 12th of August right through to Tuesday the 18th, the wind is gonna be a pain. It’s cross-onshore from the south, blowing at 9 to 15 mph. The swell is coming from the SSW and SW, with combined energy between 596 and 1094 (moderate wave energy). Wave heights are 3 ft to 5 ft. The swell period is often in the 13-19 second range, so there’s some groundswell energy, but that cross-onshore wind is going to chop it all up. It’s rough. You’ll see some marginal conditions on the Wednesday morning, but it’s not worth the drive. The surf then drops off a cliff from the 21st of August, with waves under 3 ft and energy below 400 (weak energy). That’s a long flat spell.

The one true standout in this whole forecast is the morning of Wednesday, 19th August. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the SSW. The period is short at 9 seconds, so it’s a windswell, but here’s the key: the wind is onshore from the WSW at just 6 mph. That’s glassy. The combined energy is 852 (moderate wave energy). This is the best on offer. For a beginner-friendly spot, 7 ft is on the bigger side, so it’s going to be a handful for the less experienced. The light wind will keep it clean, but the short period might make it a bit bumpy. Crowds are possible here. After that, it’s back to the same old cross-onshore story, and then it goes flat.

The morning of Thursday the 20th also has a light onshore wind from the WSW with 5 ft of swell, but it’s a short period windswell (9 seconds) and the energy is lower at 506. It’s a backup, but not a patch on the Wednesday.

So, bottom line: the first week is a no-go thanks to the wind. Aim for the 19th of August for a clean, punchy session, but don’t expect perfection. The second week is tiny and flat.

Rusty.

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