Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for our region over the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. We’ve got one known spot, Izquierda, a consistent reef break that handles a NW swell best. It's exposed and takes on the north swells we're seeing. The problem is the wind. For the whole first week, it’s howling out of the north and northeast, mostly onshore or cross-onshore at 18 mph down to 9 mph. That’s gonna tear any swell apart and leave it lumpy and choppy. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit, but don't expect any clean waves to enjoy it in.

We’ve got a big dry spell here. Nothing rideable until the morning of Monday the 14th. Before that, it’s all "poor surf conditions" with combined wave energy from 102 up to 358 (moderate) but totally ruined by that north wind. The swell direction is mostly from the north with a short period around 6 to 8 seconds – not much power there.

Now, Monday the 14th of September morning is the absolute standout window. It’s not big, with a clean NNW swell of 2 ft and a very long period of 13 seconds. The key here is glassy conditions – a 3 mph WNW wind will clean it right up. The combined wave energy is 217 (moderate). At this size, it’s perfect for all abilities. That long period will make the waves at this reef hold up nicely and offer some fun shape. But don’t expect it to last – by afternoon the wind swings onshore and it’s all over.

Through the rest of the second week, the wind stays stubborn out of the north, keeping the quality poor. We see some bigger pulses of north swell, but with that onshore wind, it’s a write-off. There is a pulse on the 22nd and 23rd with a very long period NNW swell (13-14 seconds) and high wave energy (489-559). That’s strong energy for sure, but with onshore north winds at 15 mph, it’ll be a messy, blown-out wall. Too much chop, not enough reward. It's a real shame.

There is no other standout, just day after day of onshore conditions. If you’re keen for a paddle, Monday the 14th morning at Izquierda is your only real chance. Otherwise, with that consistent north wind and consistent swell, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one for most of this run.

Alright, stay patient. It tends not to stay poor forever, but this stretch is a test of character.

Rusty.

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