Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here again. Let’s look at this in feet and miles per hour. The next 16 days at Izquierda are a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing and then some size shows up, but it’s always fighting the wind.

The whole forecast period is one long grind. The first few days, from Thursday 9 July right through to Tuesday 21 July, are a total write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore the whole time, with a moderate breeze often making it choppy or lumpy. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (43-271) for most of that run. There’s not a single window that’s worth paddling out for. It’s a proper blank run.

The only glimmer of hope is right at the tail end. From Wednesday 22 July onwards, the swell starts to build. By Thursday 23 July, we’re looking at 6 feet from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 345-356 – that’s moderate wave energy. But here’s the kicker: the wind is still onshore, a moderate to fresh breeze from the north at 15-18 mph. That means the surf will be bumpy and messy. For a reef break like Izquierda, which is consistent and exposed to the north-west, this is a frustrating setup. The optimum swell direction is from the north-west, but we’re getting north, which isn’t ideal. The 6 feet is pushing into the 5-foot mark, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but the onshore wind is going to ruin the shape.

Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The end of the week, from 19 July, has the most size – 5 feet on Sunday 19 July – but it’s still onshore. The water temperature is around 72°, which is about average for the time of year, with a small anomaly of 0.9°.

Given the persistent onshore winds and the increasing size, this spot is looking more like a kiteboarder’s playground than a clean surf zone. The swell has enough energy, but the wind is always in the wrong direction. If you’re desperate, late on the 23rd or 24th might offer a few lumpy, blown-out waves, but don’t expect any quality.

Rusty.

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