Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Izquierda. This reef break is a consistent left-hander that’s open to the north-west swell window, but mate, I’m gonna be straight with you—this is a tough run. The entire forecast period is a flat-out struggle, with every single session marked as poor surf conditions. Not a single standout, not one day where it all comes together. The combined energy of all swells directed here climbs from weak to moderate (125 up to 414) in the middle of the period, but the wind is the killer. For days on end, it’s blowing onshore from the north or cross-onshore from the north-east, often fresh, creating lumpy, choppy, ugly conditions. The swell is small, mostly 3 ft to 5 ft, with short period around 7–8 seconds, so it’s weak and crumbly. There’s a gap of no good surf options from the start all the way through to the end—there simply isn’t a window to recommend paddling out.

You’ll want to know about the first surf recommendation, which is Tuesday morning, August 18. The water temperature is 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—about 3° above the long-term average, so it’s noticeable but not extreme. The swell is 3 ft from the north, period 8 seconds, with a light breeze from the north-north-east at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak (125). But the wind state is onshore, and the wave comment says poor surf conditions. Not a good look.

Wednesday the 19th brings a moderate breeze from the north at 12 mph, still onshore, with 3 ft north swell (8 seconds). Energy climbs to 153. Still poor.

By Thursday the 20th, the wind picks up to 16 mph from the north, onshore, with 3 ft swell. Energy reaches 178. Still poor.

Friday the 21st sees a fresh breeze from the north at 19 mph, onshore, with 4 ft to 4 ft swell (7 seconds). Energy hits 194. Still poor.

Saturday the 22nd has moderate to fresh onshore winds, 5 ft swell, energy up to 282. The swell is getting a bit bigger—over 5 ft now, so it’s not for beginners—but the wind is wrecking it. Still poor.

Sunday the 23rd, the wind shifts to cross-onshore from the north-east, moderate breeze, 4 ft swell, energy 268. The wave state is described as moderate cross-onshore and choppy. Still poor.

Monday the 24th, fresh cross-onshore wind from the north-east at 19 mph, 6 ft swell (8 seconds), energy jumps to 414—moderate energy—but it’s fresh cross-onshore and lumpy. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s too big for beginners, and the quality is poor. Not worth it.

The rest of the week into September is more of the same: onshore winds, small swell, poor conditions. The combined energy fluctuates but never delivers a clean wave. For a reef break like Izquierda, which needs good direction and clean wind, this is a total miss. It’s a consistent spot, but conditions are against us. If you’re a kite surfer, this onshore wind and lumpy swell might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, give it a skip.

The entire 16-day window is a blank run. No standouts, no best days. Sometimes the ocean just doesn’t line up, and this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d find something else to do.

Rusty.

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