Isla Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Isla Negra.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We get a big lull after this first pulse, then things ramp up again, but the wind is the big enemy here. It’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so we have to pick our moments carefully.

Tuesday the 14th is our first surf, but it’s not pretty. We’re looking at a powerful 8ft swell out of the WSW with a long 13-second period, pushing a lot of energy through – we’re talking 2354 units. But the wind is cross-onshore from the north at 6 mph, making it choppy and messy. The wave comment says it’s marginal, and I’d agree. It’s big and powerful, which with the reef here makes it strictly for the advanced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, we hit a rough patch. Wednesday the 15th through to Sunday the 21st is basically a write-off. The swell drops and the wind is relentless, mostly from the north, blowing it out. There’s a few days in there with waves over 8ft, but the wind is gale-force. It’s a no-go zone. That’s about a week of sitting on the beach.

Around Monday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, the energy drops right out – we’re talking under 100. It’s flat.

Now, Thursday the 24th looks interesting. Friday the 24th, both morning and afternoon, we get a clean 6ft west swell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at 665. But the big news is the wind. It’s a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze, which will make Isla Negra look gorgeous. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and for this spot, that’s a stand-out. That’s the best window in the whole outlook.

Looking further out, from Monday the 27th of July into Tuesday the 28th, the swell jumps back up to a very long-period 10ft to 12ft groundswell from the WSW. The period hits 15 seconds, and the energy is huge – over 4000 units. That’s serious power. The wind is light to moderate north or cross-onshore, which is a shame. The wave comment is “marginal” due to the wind. For a reef break like this, that much period and size means it’ll be fast, hollow, and pushing a lot of water. It’s big and strong for experts only, and the chop from that north wind will make it tricky. It’s a solid session if you’re really keen and experienced, but not the clean one we had on the 24th.

Overall, the only absolute standout is Friday the 24th of July. That’s your call.

Rusty

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