Villa Bonita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking.

We’ve got a nice run of surf building over the next couple of weeks. It starts small and clean, then the energy just keeps climbing. The water is sitting at 88°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts.

Villa Bonita is the only spot in play, and it’s a consistent, exposed SSW swell magnet. The first few days are small but promising. Thursday morning the 16th sees some 3ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-off wind, keeping things clean. The energy is weak though (358). Friday morning the 17th goes glassy with the same 3ft SSW swell – that’s a real treat for a small wave cruiser. Saturday morning the 18th drops to 2ft but the period jumps to 19 seconds, giving it a surprising punch for its size (471). The wind is light cross-off, so it’ll be clean.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where it gets exciting. The morning brings a 4ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1120. Wind is light cross-off, so this is solid, clean, and punchy for experienced surfers. This is a standout session – the long period will make the waves shape up nicely, especially as this is an exposed spot.

Monday the 20th morning is even better: 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy conditions, and energy hitting 1240. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 5ft it’s still manageable for a strong intermediate. The crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get in early.

The pattern holds through the week. Tuesday the 21st morning is glassy again with 4ft SW swell, and Wednesday the 22nd morning is also glassy with 3ft. The energy stays moderate but the quality is high.

Then we hit the second week, and it gets serious. Friday the 24th morning is a standout: 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 24 seconds, and energy is 993. Glassy, clean, and that long period will wrap in beautifully. This is a gem.

Saturday the 25th morning brings 4ft SW swell, 21-second period, glassy, and energy soaring to 1284. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the long period means it’ll be powerful and lined up.

Sunday the 26th through to Wednesday the 30th mornings are all firing with 5ft to 6ft SW swell, periods from 16 to 19 seconds, and energy ranging from 1729 to 2477. Every morning is glassy or light cross-off. This is a prolonged run of excellent surf. These are for experienced surfers only – at 5ft to 6ft it’s pushing the limit for beginners, and the energy is strong.

The final standout is Friday the 31st morning. It’s an absolute bomb: 8ft SSE swell, 12-second period, glassy, and energy at 2409. This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The afternoon jumps to 12ft SSE with a 13-second period and energy at 4052, but the wind swings onshore and it’s too big for this break anyway – that’s kite-surfing territory.

So, the best on offer? Thursday the 24th morning for the ridiculous long-period gem, and the whole run from Saturday the 25th to Wednesday the 30th mornings for consistently excellent, clean, powerful surf. Get on it.

Rusty.

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