Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long look ahead at Izquierda, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the north-west. Let’s be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one to call good. Water temp is sitting at 75°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We are kicking off with a huge gap of poor conditions. From Saturday the 12th right through to around Sunday the 20th, it’s a real struggle. Winds are mostly onshore, strong, and the swell is messy. You’ll see some chest-high waves around 5ft on the weekend, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a northerly wind blowing hard at 30 to 35 mph, it’s blown out. The combined energy is moderate initially (373), but it’s not surfable. Honestly, for a good chunk of that first week, you might be better off with a kite than a paddleboard – the beach setup sees strong winds and poor surf quality. There is one small glimmer: on Monday the 14th morning, we get a glassy period with a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW, period 13 seconds. It’s clean but small, with weak energy (192). Not worth chasing.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday the 21st of September. That morning looks like a beauty. The wind swings light from the east-southeast at just 8 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The swell is a manageable 3ft from the north, but hold up – the wave energy is moderate (273) and conditions are clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the best surf on offer in this whole forecast window. For a reef break like Izquierda, that offshore wind will groom it nicely. Get in the water then.

Then, Tuesday the 22nd morning is another tempting one. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the north-northwest, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to strong (779). The wind is light east-northeast at 10 mph, cross-shore, keeping things lined up. That long period groundswell will wrap around onto the reef nicely, offering proper shape and long lulls between sets. Keep in mind, with that size, it’s getting a bit much for beginners, but solid for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company, but for waves like that, it’s worth sharing.

Beyond that, from Wednesday the 23rd onwards, the quality drops again. Winds turn onshore and the swell stays around 4ft to 5ft but with moderate to fresh breezes. The energy remains moderate, but the conditions just aren’t there. By Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th, the swell fades right down to 1ft to 3ft, with weak energy and choppy winds. Not worth the drive.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first nine days. Mark your calendar for Monday the 21st morning and Tuesday the 22nd morning – those are your windows. The 21st is smaller and glassy, the 22nd is bigger and punchy with that long-period groundswell. Get on it.

Rusty.

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