Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Imperial Version

Alright, listen up. It’s Rusty. I’ve been staring at the charts for Izquierda and, honestly, it’s a bit of a frustrating stretch for the next couple of weeks. The waves are there, but the wind is just going to be a constant pain in the arse for most of it.

The water is sitting at about 74°, which is right around where it should be for this time of year, nothing wild there. We’re dealing with that persistent northerly wind, and for a spot that wants a northwest swell, that’s just all wrong.

We kick things off this afternoon, Wednesday the 9th, with some weak, short-period windswell at 4ft and a period of just 7 seconds. The wind is straight onshore, and the energy is weak (211). This is not your time. The next few days are the same old story: onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and waves that just don’t have any push. The swell does build a bit – Saturday the 12th gets to 5ft – but the period is still short and the north wind is just chopping it all up. It’s a messy, frustrating few days for sure.

Now, pay attention, because there is a brief window. Sunday afternoon on the 13th, the wind goes glassy. That NNW breeze drops off to just 3 mph. The swell is still small, 4ft, but it’s a clean 8 seconds. It won’t be big, but the surface will be smooth and that’s a rare treat around here. It’s the only time in the near-term where you’ll get a clean look at it. After that, the swell fades away, dropping to under 2ft, and we’re right back to onshore junk. That weak energy (200 and below) tells you everything you need to know – the ocean just goes flat and messy.

The middle of the period is a write-off. The swell gets a little pulse on the 17th and 18th, but it’s that bloody north wind again, blowing 19 mph. It’s just a wall of whitewater with no shape.

Here’s the thing, though. The long-range charts are showing something promising for the 21st. The period jumps way up to 17 seconds, showing real groundswell, and the energy numbers are huge – over 800. The direction turns more north-northwest, which is more in Izquierda’s favour. But, there’s always a catch, the wind is still howling from the north. We’re looking at a solid, long-period groundswell (3-4ft with 16-17s periods) that’s going to be blown out by the same old onshores. It’s a real shame. I’d say it’s promising but less certain, as it’s so far out. That clean, lined-up swell will be there, just under a messy surface.

The swell eases again after that, and the wind keeps blowing from the north right through to the 24th. The energy stays moderate but the quality just isn’t there.

So, my honest take on this fortnight ahead: it’s about patience. The only true standout is that short window of glassy conditions on Sunday afternoon the 13th. It will be small, sure, but it will be clean and that might be all you need. The bigger, long-period groundswell around the 21st is a promise of better things, but the wind as forecast now will likely kill it. Keep your eye on that one, but don’t hold your breath. Be patient, and wait for a break in the wind. It’s been a while, but it’s the only way to score around here.

Rusty.

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