Triangulo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: this stretch doesn’t exactly scream “grab your board and go.” We’ve got a pretty lackluster run here for the next couple of weeks. The main spot on the radar is Triangulo, a sheltered reef break that’s inconsistent, but it’s really our only card to play. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 69°, which is a solid 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s pretty damn unusual, you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit.

The first bit of surf that’s even worth a look doesn’t show up until Thursday afternoon, September 10th. Swell is a small 4 ft from the SW, period around 14 seconds – that’s a nice long groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 760, so it’s got some push. But the wind is a moderate breeze from the S at 12 mph, coming cross-offshore. It’s gonna be clean, but the tide or something has the forecast calling it marginal. It’s not a total write-off, but don’t get your hopes up.

From there, things go pretty flat and messy. Friday the 11th through to about Monday the 14th morning, we get a bit of swell, but it’s mostly short period (8 seconds) and the winds are all over the place – cross-on, cross, and a bit of chop. The wave heights bounce around 5 ft to 5 ft, but the quality is poor. The energy levels drop from 633 down to 342, so it’s losing steam and shape. Not much to paddle for.

Monday morning the 14th gives us a little spark. Swell drops to 3 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds from the SW, with light cross-shore wind. The energy is back up to 728. It’s marginal, but that long period could line up nicely on this reef, giving you clean if small lines. If you’re keen on a dawny, that’s your chance, but it’s a gamble.

The middle of the week (15th to 18th) is pretty much a waste. Swell hovers around 3 ft to 4 ft, still with that long period (15 to 12 seconds), but constant cross-shore winds and chop keep it ugly. The energy sinks from 666 down to 290. Nothing exciting.

Now, here’s the one that might get your heart beating a little – Saturday the 19th. Early morning, we’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. The wind is light from the S at 9 mph, coming cross-off and it’s described as clean. The energy is a moderate 424, and the forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions.” For a spot like Triangulo that’s usually inconsistent and often crowded, this could be a magic little window. The swell direction from the SW lines up with what this break wants. It’s small, so it’s beginner-friendly, but with that super long period, the reef will shape up some beautiful, peeling lines. Just be aware, long period swells can make beach breaks fat, but on a reef like this, it’s a dream. Also, with crowds listed as “often”, expect some company if the word gets out. This is the standout, no doubt.

The rest of the outlook into the 20th and beyond just fades out. More small, short-period swell from the SSW through to the 25th, with cross-shore wind and consistent “poor” or “marginal” marks. The only other glimmer is Thursday afternoon the 24th and Friday the 25th, where that long period (22 seconds on the 24th) comes back, but the swell is only 2 ft to 3 ft and the wind is cross-shore. Energy is moderate (619 to 698), so there’s some thump, but it’s hard to get excited about micro-swell with a sidewind.

So, bottom line: this 16-day window is mostly a dud. The weekend of the 19th is your best bet, and it’s promising but still a bit far out to lock in. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, and with a reef this consistent in potential, keep an eye on it. But for now, I’d say save your energy for that Saturday morning session.

Rusty.

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