Viento Fresco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

First off, the only spot that’s got any kind of run in the 16-day window is Viento Fresco. This is a river/point setup, so it’s a bit more forgiving than a beach break, and it’s very consistent, which is a relief. The northeast swell direction is spot-on for what this break likes.

We start off on Tuesday 21 July with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is weak – cross-onshore wind, 1.3m (about 4ft) of short-period swell from the NE. The combined energy is only 155, so it’s not really doing much. The afternoon picks up a bit: the swell jumps to 1.9m (about 6ft), period drops to 6 seconds, and the wind turns cross-offshore. Cleaner lines, but that period is pretty short. The energy ticks up to 284 (moderate). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday 22 July and Thursday 23 July are pretty ordinary. The swell holds around 1.3m to 1.6m (4ft to 5ft), but the wind stays cross-on or messy. The energy is in the low-to-mid 100s, which is weak. Not the best.

Friday 24 July (morning and afternoon) is where things get interesting. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and the swell is 1.3m (4ft) from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a clean, fun little wave. The energy is around 180 (moderate). It’s not big, but it’ll be tidy. This is a good session for a longboard or a funshape.

Saturday 25 July is the standout of the first week. The morning is clear, glassy wind, and the swell bumps up to 1.7m (about 6ft) from the NE. The period is still 8 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. The energy is 364 (moderate). The afternoon holds with 1.6m (5ft) and glassy winds. This is the best on offer in the first week – clean, fun, and consistent. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Sunday 26 July through to Tuesday 28 July sees a drop in size and energy. The swell sits around 1.1m to 1.4m (4ft to 5ft), with glassy or light wind periods. The energy is down in the 130s to 230s. It’s still surfable, but it’s not the same as Saturday.

Now, Wednesday 29 July gets a bit of a bump back to 1.6m-1.7m (5ft-6ft), but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit messy. Energy is up to 310 (moderate).

Thursday 30 July is a big one. The swell hits 2.1m (about 7ft) from the NE, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is 645 (strong). But here’s the thing – the forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s a lot of water moving for a river/point, and it’s likely to be a washing machine. Only for experts, if anyone. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a serious step up.

Friday 31 July is the true standout of the entire run. The morning is glassy, 2.0m (about 7ft) swell from the NE, period 9 seconds, and energy at 571 (strong). The wind is light, the waves are clean, and it’s got that long-period groundswell energy. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so the morning is the window.

From Saturday 1 August through to Monday 3 August, the swell drops back to 1.3m-1.8m (4ft-6ft), with some glassy periods. The energy is moderate (200-370). It’s not bad, but it’s not the peak.

Tuesday 4 August morning is another good one: 2.0m (7ft), glassy, period 8 seconds, energy 441 (moderate). The afternoon is too big again at 2.1m (7ft). The last day, Wednesday 5 August, is a poor note with cross-shore wind and weak energy.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday 25 July is your best bet for the first week – clean, fun, and consistent. Friday 31 July morning is the absolute standout of the whole 16 days – glassy, solid 2.0m (7ft) groundswell, and that river/point will be reeling. Just be aware that crowds are possible at Viento Fresco, so get there early.

The only gap is a few days at the very start before the first recommendation (Tuesday 21 July morning), but it’s a short wait.

Rusty.

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