Villa Bonita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, with a real standout week in the middle. The first few days are all about clean, glassy conditions and a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell that's got some real grunt to it. The wave energy is sitting in the moderate range (725), but it’s got that long period of 15 seconds, so it’s going to push through with some proper shape. This is a point or reef kind of swell – it’s got that waiting time between sets, but the waves that come through will be worth the paddle.

The pick of the first week is undoubtedly Friday morning, July 10th at Villa Bonita. It’s a calm, glassy morning with a 4ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter suit, but it’s not warm either. The winds are dead calm, so the face will be like a mirror. It’s a consistent break, but it can get a crowd, so get down early for the cleanest sets. The wave energy is moderate (725) but the quality is top-notch.

The mornings continue to be the go. Saturday morning, July 11th, is another glassy dawn with the same 4ft SSW swell, but the period kicks up to 16 seconds. That’s even more energy in the water (772). And Sunday morning, July 12th, is a little smaller at 4ft, but still a great option for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

After a few smaller days, the swell bottoms out mid-week, but there’s still a clean, glassy window on Tuesday morning, July 14th with a 3ft SSW swell. It’s a tiny wave, but perfect for a log.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning, July 20th, is a serious standout. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, but the combined energy jumps to a strong 1036. That’s a lot of power for that size. It’s an intermediate-to-expert wave at that point. The wind is glassy, the conditions are primo, and it’s a Monday so the crowd might be a bit thinner. The break is exposed to the SSW and that’s exactly where the swell is coming from, so it’s going to be hitting the bank perfectly.

Looking further out, Friday morning, July 24th, is a wildcard. The swell shifts to a short-period SSE at 9 seconds, which is a bit of a windswell, but the wind is glassy and the size is 5ft. It’s not the same quality as the groundswell, but it’s a clean, fun option if you’re desperate for a wave.

Then, Saturday morning, July 25th, we get a big one. A 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period and a massive 1206 combined energy. This is expert territory. The wind is glassy, but that’s a lot of water moving. If you’re not an experienced surfer, stay on the beach for this one. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if you’re not on the right bank.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best windows are the Friday and Saturday mornings of the first weekend (July 10-11) for clean, fun waves, and the Monday morning of July 20th for a more powerful, punchy session. The long-range stuff on the 25th is a promise of big, clean power, but it’s one for the pros only.

Rusty.

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