Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Izquierda over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf and strong onshore winds straight through the end of July. The swell is sitting around 6 ft to 6 ft, but it’s coming from the north with a short period of only 7 to 8 seconds, and a fresh breeze is blowing straight onshore. That’s a recipe for messy, blown-out conditions. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, hitting around 305 to 442 (moderate energy), but it’s just not translating into anything rideable. You’d be better off staying home or finding a wind shelter.

This rough patch runs right through from Friday the 24th of July all the way to the end of the month. Even into the first week of August, the wind is still a problem, with cross-onshore and cross-shore breezes keeping things choppy and uninviting. The swell drops a bit, down to 4 ft to 5 ft, but the period stays short and the energy is weak to moderate.

Now, there’s a little glimmer of hope on Monday the 3rd of August. That morning, the wind goes glassy – light from the northwest at just 3 mph – and the swell is a small 3 ft with a period of 10 seconds from the NNW. The combined energy is 303 (moderate), and the guidance says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout in this whole outlook. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and the wave shape has a bit of grunt for a reef break. For a surfer willing to wait, that Monday morning is the best on offer. But be aware, Izquierda is a consistent reef break, so when it’s on, it’s on. Crowds are possible here – it can get busy.

After that, the wind swings back cross-onshore and the swell gets a bit more size – 4 ft to 4 ft – but with a long period of 11 to 12 seconds from the north. That long period will give the waves more energy and shape, but the cross-onshore wind will chop things up. The combined energy jumps to 462 to 478 (moderate), which is decent, but the conditions aren’t clean enough to call it a good session.

From the 5th of August onward, the swell fades again, dropping to 2 ft to 4 ft, with short periods and weak energy. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is just poor. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 8th of August with 6 ft north swell, but the period is short and the wind is onshore again – not worth the paddle.

So, the honest truth: there’s one real highlight – Monday morning, the 3rd of August. Get there early for a glassy session on a small, clean NW swell. The rest of the window is either blown out or too weak. If you’re a beginner, stay away when the swell is over 5 ft; it’s not beginner-friendly. For the experts, the bigger days are still messy.

Signing off, Rusty.

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