Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's looking like a pretty tough stretch for the region.

Honestly, the overall pattern for the next two weeks is grim. We're looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions with no real standout sessions. The swell is coming from the north for the most part, but the wind is a constant problem, hammering the coast from the north-northeast. It's a persistent onshore flow that's going to chop things up. The wave energy builds a bit from the 12th onwards, hitting the moderate range (around 159 to 246), but it doesn't matter much when the wind is so bad. There is a tiny glimmer of hope right at the end, but don't get your hopes up.

Let's start with the first bit of surf on offer. Sunday the 9th of August at Izquierda is pretty much a write-off. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, but that's the only good news. We've got a fresh 19 mph wind blowing straight onshore, turning that 4 ft north swell into a bumpy, messy line-up. The period is a short 7 seconds, so no real push. It's a total washout.

We then slide into a long, frustrating period. From Monday the 10th right through to Tuesday the 18th of August, the story is the same every day. The north-northeast wind stays onshore, and the swell is a weak 3 ft to 4 ft from the north with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The wave energy climbs into the 200s on a few days, but it's all raw, unshaped energy with no form. The wind is always blowing too hard and from the wrong direction, keeping everything choppy. This break is consistent, but it's consistently bad.

We finally get a day that's not a total zero. On Wednesday the 19th of August morning, things might just about become rideable. The wind drops to a light 6 mph from the north, going offshore for this spot. The swell ticks up a bit to 4 ft from the north with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps to 264, which is solid. It’s only a marginal call, but if you are desperate, this morning window is the best the whole forecast has to offer. The afternoon gets messy again as the wind swings cross-onshore.

From Thursday the 20th onward, we're back to the same pattern of onshore wind and small, weak swell. The wave energy drops away, falling back into the low 100s and eventually down into the 40s by the end of the period. The last few days, Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of August, are tiny. We're looking at 1 ft to 3 ft swell with weak 7 to 8 second periods and cross-onshore winds. It's flat and blown out.

So, for this 16-day run, don't even bother looking for a standout. The best chance you'll get is that one morning on the 19th of August. Otherwise, it's a long, painful stretch of onshore slop. The consistent nature of the break just means it's consistently poor. Things might change, but right now, it's a bleak outlook.

Rusty.

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