La Herradura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s on tap for La Herradura. We’ve got a solid stretch of surf starting right now and running through the end of August. No waiting around – the good stuff begins immediately.

This is a classic point break setup, and it’s looking well sorted. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Thursday, August 13 – we’re kicking off strong. Morning brings 0.8 ft of clean SW groundswell with a super long 19-second period. Light cross-off wind keeps the face smooth. The energy is solid but not overwhelming (808). By afternoon, the swell bumps to 1 ft, still with an 18-second period, and the wind shifts to a moderate offshore from the south. That’s prime for experienced surfers – the point will be lined up and peeling. Energy climbs to 1066.

Friday, August 14 – morning stays clean with 1 ft, 16-second period, and a gentle offshore. Same size holds into the afternoon with a moderate offshore. Energy is strong (1032–1094). This is peak consistency: offshore winds, solid SW groundswell, and the point just reeling.

Saturday, August 15 – still good. Swell drops a touch to 1–1 ft, period down to 14 seconds, but winds remain offshore. Energy is moderate-high (697–612). Clean fun, but expect crowds – this spot gets busy.

Sunday, August 16 – similar story. 1–1 ft SW with 13-second period and offshore winds. Energy moderate to strong (690–812). Some clouds but the quality holds.

Monday, August 17 – still a good option. Swell drops to 1 ft, period 14–15 seconds, wind offshore all day. Clean and consistent.

Now, here’s the standout: Tuesday, August 18. Morning is glassy clean with a light cross-off breeze and 1.0 ft swell. But the afternoon cranks to 2 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period and strong offshore wind. The combined energy hits 2240 – that’s powerful, serious stuff. This is for experienced surfers only; 2 ft on a point is meaty. The direction is right in the sweet spot. This is the best session of the whole window.

Wednesday, August 19 – still hefty at 2–2 ft, but the period drops to 9–10 seconds, so it’s a bit more jumbled. Still offshore winds, but not as crisp as Tuesday.

Thursday, August 20 – a dip. Morning has cross-shore wind and 2 ft swell with only 9-second period, making it choppy. Afternoon improves with a cleaner 2 ft from the south and light cross-off wind. Not the pick.

Friday, August 21 to Saturday, August 22 – small clean waves in the 0.9–1 ft range. Light offshore winds, good for a longboard or a fun groveler. Energy moderate to low.

Sunday, August 23 – tiny but clean, 0.4–0.5 ft. Very long period (17–18 seconds) but weak. Gentle offshore winds.

Monday, August 24 – the weakest point. 0.4–0.5 ft, ordinary conditions. Light offshore but barely any push.

Tuesday, August 25 – a little bump. 0.9 ft from the SSW with 12-second period, clean and surfable.

Wednesday, August 26 – small again, 0.7–0.9 ft. Clean but not exciting.

Thursday, August 27 – a return to form. 0.6–0.8 ft SW groundswell with 19-second period, glassy offshore wind. Energy strong (514–726). That long period will make the point run nicely.

Friday, August 28 – closing out strong: 1 ft SW with a long 17-second period, light offshore wind, and energy pushing 1000. Very clean.

The absolute standouts are Tuesday afternoon August 18 for the powerful, clean, offshore conditions and the biggest swell of the window, and Thursday August 27 through Friday August 28 for the long-period groundswell with glassy conditions.

Get on it when the wind is off and the swell is from the SW or SSW – that’s the winning combo at La Herradura.

Rusty.

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