Valdovino Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Valdovino over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. Right off the bat, I gotta tell you that if you're looking to paddle out for a proper surf, you're in for a long wait. There's no rideable surf on offer for the whole first week. The swell is tiny and winds are all over the shop, keeping things messy. It's a real dry spell, and that's sometimes just how this place goes—a blank run like this is not unheard of around here.

The first real chance you'll get to wet a line comes on Saturday afternoon, July 12th. We finally see some size with the swell bumping up to 5ft out of the west, but the period is a short and weak 5 seconds. The wave energy is still moderate (188). But here's the kicker: the wind is cross-onshore at 9 mph, so it's gonna be choppy and poor quality. It's not really a surfer's window.

Then on Monday morning, July 14th, things get interesting from an energy perspective. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 250 (moderate to strong energy). The swell comes in at 3ft but from the NNE with a 10-second period. The issue? Winds are still cross-onshore from the west, so it's not clean. It's still listed as poor surf conditions.

If I'm being honest, there isn't a single standout session here. The whole 16-day period is filled with "poor surf conditions" flags. The biggest issue is the wind. Even when there's a bit more push, like the 6ft swell on July 16th, the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, creating a cross-chop. For a break that's a beach setup, that combo is just going to be a messy, blown-out mess.

I wouldn't even bother paddling out for most of this. Honestly, with those conditions, and the surf quality being what it is, this whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those days. There is a very brief moment on Tuesday morning, July 22nd, where it goes glassy with a light southerly wind. But the swell is only 1ft out of the NNW with an 8-second period, so it's flat, not a session.

To sum it up: No standout sessions. A long, dry 16-day forecast with very little to get excited about. Hold tight and check back.

Rusty.

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