Villa Bonita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Villa Bonita.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf starting this Friday morning, the 21st of August. The glassy conditions with a light northerly breeze and a 3 ft SSW swell mean the water’s going to be clean as a whistle. The water temperature is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The wave energy is moderate (369), and that 13-second period means there’s some decent shape to play with.

The standout session in this first week has to be Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell, a solid 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north. The energy is pumping up to a strong 555, and the conditions are described as clean. This is the one to lock in. The only bummer is it can get crowded here sometimes, so get up early.

We’ve got a few other good mornings in the mix – Sunday morning the 23rd, with glassy conditions and a 2 ft SW swell, and Tuesday morning the 25th, with another glassy morning and a 2 ft SW swell. The pattern is clear: mornings are your friend here, as the afternoons get ruined by cross-onshore winds.

Now, hold on to your board. Friday morning the 28th of August is looking serious. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SSW, and the combined energy hits a very strong 1007. The wind is glassy from the NNW, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is not a beginner's wave – that height is getting into the territory where it’s too much for learners. The 16-second period is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of punch, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight. Still, it’s a beauty.

The real heavy hitter, though, is Saturday morning the 29th of August. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSW swell, dead calm wind, and energy levels of 1555. That’s a powerful, clean swell, but again, over 5 ft, this is for the experienced crew only. With a 16-second period, it’s a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to be a bit more suited to the point or reef if you can find one, but the glassy conditions will make it look incredible.

After that, the surf settles back down but stays fun. The morning of the 1st of September delivers a clean 4 ft SSW swell, and the 3rd of September morning has a 4 ft SW swell with 5 ft on the cards for the Friday morning the 4th of September. The week of the 5th of September looks a bit more mixed, with the morning of the 5th affected by a cross-shore wind and the afternoon getting blown out by a bumpy 12 mph SSE wind.

So, if you’re picking the cream of the crop, it’s the Saturday morning of the 29th of August – that’s your standout. Big, clean, powerful, but for experts only. Then the Friday morning of the 28th of August is a close second, a little smaller but still a top-tier session. Everything else is a morning mission with clean conditions and fun, manageable swell.

Rusty.

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