Triangulo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down this stretch. It's a bit of a slow starter, we got a lot of small, junky stuff early on, and we gotta wait a while for anything with real push.

Right off the bat, from the 25th through the 27th, it's pretty poor. The swell's small, the period's short, and the wind is cross-shore, making everything a bit of a mess. Water temp is at 69°, which is about 7° warmer than it should be for this time of year—that's a huge anomaly, water's feeling like a bath. But it won't matter because the surf is just not there, with combined energy in the weak to low-moderate range. You're not missing anything.

The first real pulse of energy hits on Friday the 28th. The swell jumps to 6ft-7ft from the SW, and we finally get some proper period in it—15 to 16 seconds, real groundswell. The combined energy is up around 1638-1834, which is solid. The wind is still cross-shore, so the surface won't be glassy, but this is the first time the size is there. That size is getting up there, so the beginners should probably sit this one out.

The weekend stays rideable but not epic. Saturday the 29th keeps the SW swell around 6ft with a 14-second period. The energy dips a bit into the 1138-1311 zone. Wind is still cross. It's surfable, but a bit lumpy. By Sunday the 30th, the swell backs off to 5ft and the period drops to 12-13 seconds. The energy is falling back, and the wind picks up a bit on the afternoon. It starts to get messy.

We hit a lull mid-week from the 31st through the 2nd of September. The swell drops way down to 2ft-4ft. Some of it is cross-on, which never helps. The energy is all weak. It's not flat, but it's small and junky.

Now, keep an eye on September 3rd and 4th. The long-range models are showing a return to more promising surf, and this is where the standout window starts to appear. The 3rd and 4th look the best. We're looking at 4ft-5ft of SW swell with a period of 14-17 seconds. The energy is building back into the 905-1211 range. It's not huge, but the period is nice. The wind remains a cross-shore breeze, which is a bit of a letdown, but the swell quality should be better. For this second week, think of it as promising but with lower confidence.

My pick for the best surf of the whole window is Friday the 4th. Swell at 5ft from the SW, at 14-15 seconds, is the biggest of that first good run. It's not perfect due to cross wind, but it's got the most size and energy. For a reef like Triangulo, which is inconsistent and sheltered, a longer-period SW swell is what you want, even with the wind. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent, so it won't be a non-stop show.

After that, things fade a bit. The energy drops but the period stays long. There's some pulse around the 8th and 9th, with 4ft-4ft of SW swell at 16-19 seconds, and energy back over 1100. But again, that cross-shore wind is the constant factor. So, if you're keen, the 28th and 29th, and then the 3rd and 4th of September are your best bets. The 4th is the pick of the batch.

Remember, those calls for next week are a bit of a gamble, but that's the nature of the game. We'll see what happens.

Rusty, out.

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