Viento Fresco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at what's coming down the line for us. Let's get stuck into it.

The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag with plenty of action, but we have to be very choosy about when to paddle out. The first few days are a write-off thanks to some tricky wind and tide combos, and a couple of the biggest swells might actually be too much of a good thing. The water's sitting pretty warm at 82°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no need for a steamer.

We kick things off on Tuesday the 11th of August at Viento Fresco. The morning is a no-go, but the afternoon session has some real potential. The swell is up to 8 ft from the NE with a 9-second period, pushing a solid moderate wave energy of 796. The winds are light and cross-onshore, but it'll be working. Just a heads up, though, the forecast says this swell might be a bit too big for this spot, so keep your wits about you.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 14th of August. The morning has a solid 7 ft NE swell at 9 seconds, with a moderate energy reading of 645 and a gentle cross-shore breeze. The afternoon is even better, with the swell bumping up to 8 ft and the winds turning light and onshore, but super clean. The energy jumps to 816. This is where the quality is at.

Saturday the 15th of August is the big one, but it's a double-edged sword. The swell is a powerful 8 ft from the NE, with a 10-second period and a very strong energy reading of 1150 in the morning. That's a lot of water moving. The winds are gentle cross-shore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. This is strictly for the experienced crew, and even then, it might be a handful. The afternoon is similar.

Sunday the 16th sees a drop in quality with the wind picking up, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The swell backs off a bit to 6 ft, but the conditions are messy. We then hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 17th through the middle of the week, with mostly small, weak swells and average conditions. A few windows of glassy conditions pop up, like Tuesday morning the 18th with a tiny 4 ft swell and a glassy surface, but it's not going to get the heart pumping.

Things start to look up again on Friday the 21st of August. The afternoon is a beauty, with a 6 ft NE swell, an 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 635. This is a very good option. Saturday the 22nd morning is also worth a look, with a 5 ft NE swell and dead calm winds, making for a clean, glassy surface.

The final week shows more promise, with a few more good sessions. The best of the late run looks like Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon, with a 6 ft NE swell, an 8-second period, and a glassy surface pushing moderate energy of 383, and Wednesday the 26th afternoon has a 6 ft NE swell but with a light cross-onshore breeze, so not as clean.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the afternoon of Friday the 14th and the afternoon of Friday the 21st. The 15th is for die-hard experts only. Keep your eyes on the forecasts for the rest, as things can change.

Rusty, signing off.

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