Isla Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on the local surf scene for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a bit of a mixed bag, with a defined run of solid swell and clean conditions in the first week, followed by a major lull.

Right now, the water temperature at Isla Negra is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to get too excited about.

The first real action kicks off on the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. We've got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1817, so there's plenty of power in the water. The wind is light from the ENE, creating a cross-shore bump. This is a big swell for the spot, so it's definitely one for the advanced crew only. The consistency is very consistent, and the exposure is to the NNW, which lines up well with the swell direction. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.

The best of the bunch looks like Monday afternoon, August 3rd. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft, still from the west, with a 12-second period and moderate energy (1155). But the wind goes glassy, coming from the SSW. That's going to make for some absolutely clean, smooth waves. It's excellent surf conditions, but still a bit on the bigger side, so it's for experienced surfers.

Tuesday, August 4th, is also a good shout. The swell is 6ft from the WSW with a 12-second period in the morning, and the wind is offshore from the south at 6 mph. The afternoon sees a similar setup with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (944 and 813), and the waves will be clean. Wednesday, August 5th, looks clean again in the morning with 5ft waves from the WSW and a 12-second period, and the afternoon bumps up to 6ft with a longer 14-second period, giving it a bit more punch (1441 energy). The wind is cross-offshore both sessions.

Then we hit a big gap. After Thursday afternoon, August 6th, things drop off dramatically. From Friday, August 7th, through to Wednesday, August 13th, there's basically nothing for the surfboard. The combined energy drops to zero or single digits for most of that period. You'll see a couple of tiny 1ft pulses on August 12th, but it's not worth the paddle.

The next glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, August 15th, with a 3ft swell from the west, but the energy is still low (125) and the conditions are marked as poor. The last day in the window, Sunday, August 16th, has a 2ft swell from the WSW with a very long 15-second period, generating 299 energy. The wind is offshore from the south, so it'll be clean. But the swell is small, so it's a long shot.

Overall, the standout is Monday afternoon, August 3rd, for the glassy conditions and solid 7ft swell. The first week has a few good windows, but after that, it's a genuine flat spell for nearly a week.

Rusty.

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