El Olon de Ilo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid run of clean surf coming up at El Olon de Ilo, a reef break that only fires on a southerly swell. This spot is inconsistent, so when it turns on, you pay attention. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That's a nice groundswell, and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping the face clean. The combined wave energy is in the moderate range (626), so it's got some push but isn't a monster. This is a good start.

Thursday the 9th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning holds steady with 4ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and it turns the wave energy up to 914. The real standout, though, is Thursday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW, still with that 16-second period, and the wind drops to a mere 3 mph cross-off. The combined energy is a strong 1173. This is the best on offer—clean, powerful, and for advanced surfers only. You'll want to be on it.

Friday the 10th, the morning is still good, with 5ft from the SW and a 14-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy at 951. The afternoon gets a bit lukewarm with a cross wind, so not the pick.

Saturday the 11th morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore flow, but the afternoon is a glassy dream. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind is glass. The energy is strong at 1069. This is another top-tier session, especially for those who like it smooth and lined up.

Sunday the 12th is back-to-back glassy sessions. The morning has 4ft, and the afternoon is clean with 4ft, but the energy is actually higher in the arvo at 1013. Both are excellent for experienced surfers.

The middle of the week, from the 13th to the 15th, sees a bit of a lull. The swell drops down to 3ft on the 14th, and there are a few cross-wind days. The 15th morning is glassy with only 3ft from the SW, but that 16-second period makes it feel bigger than it is. Not the main event, but still a fun paddle.

The second week brings a new pulse. Saturday the 19th afternoon is a standout for the later period. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 1630—that's strong, powerful stuff. This is for experts only, with that size.

Sunday the 20th morning keeps the energy high with a 7ft swell from the WSW and a strong 1422 energy reading. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is another session for the experienced crew, offering a different, more westerly direction.

After that, it settles back into a consistent run of 4ft to 5ft swells from the SSW through to the 23rd, with clean cross-off winds. The crowd factor is never a problem here, so you'll have plenty of room to work.

The absolute standouts are Thursday afternoon the 9th and Saturday afternoon the 19th for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful waves. For the best quality with slightly smaller, more manageable swell, target Thursday morning the 9th or Saturday afternoon the 11th.

Rusty.

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