Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. There’s no real standout session where everything comes together perfectly. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few flickers of something rideable, but nothing that gets the heart pumping.

The first block of surf worth mentioning kicks off on Thursday, July 2nd with some waist-high swell at Izquierda. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the north, but it’s a bit of a mess. The wind is from the NNW at 9 mph, which is onshore and spoiling the shape. The water’s sitting at a warm 71°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no complaints there. But with the wind ruining the surface, it’s not one to get excited about. The combined energy is moderate (456), but the quality just isn’t there.

The following days are a write-off. From Friday, July 3rd through to Sunday, July 12th, we’ve got a real mixed bag of onshore winds, mostly from the north or NNW, with swell heights dropping from 5ft down to a barely rideable 2ft. The wind never really swings offshore, staying either onshore or cross-onshore, and that’s made a mess of things. The wave period is mostly short, around 5 to 9 seconds, so you’re looking at weak, bumpy lines.

By Monday, July 13th, there’s a slight uptick in energy, with the combined swell energy reaching 164, and the swell height gets back up to 4ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. However, the wind is still onshoring hard from the NNE at 19 mph. It’s a fresh breeze that is just going to make it lumpy. Not recommended.

From Tuesday, July 14th onwards, we stay stuck in the same pattern. Swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft range from the north, but the period stays short, and the wind just won’t let up. The combined energy through to the end of the period is moderate (between 136 and 178), but the onshore winds (NNE or N at 16 to 19 mph) mean the surf is going to be messy and blown out. For the last few days, into Friday, July 17th, there’s no change. It’s more of the same: poor conditions, no clean waves.

So, what’s the best of a bad bunch? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. The only highlight, if you can call it that, is the slight push in swell energy around Monday, July 13th and again on Thursday, July 16th, but the wind is simply too strong and onshore to make it worthwhile. The only break we’ve got is Izquierda, and it’s getting hammered by the wind.

Overall, this is a period where the ocean is working against us. The wind is the killer. It would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the conditions. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance might be very early morning on the 13th or 16th before the wind really ramps up, but don’t expect much.

-Rusty

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