La Aguada Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for La Aguada.

First thing to note, we’re starting off flat and grim. Thursday the 20th is a write-off, with poor surf and choppy conditions due to rain and onshore wind. Water temperature is 52°F, which is 1°F cooler than average for this time of year—nothing unusual, just your standard cool water.

We get a bit of life on Friday the 21st. Clean lines start showing with a 7ft S swell at 8 seconds, cross-off wind, but the wave energy is up there (612). It’s a solid size for experienced surfers, but still the forecast flags poor surf conditions. No standout yet.

Saturday the 22nd is where your ears should perk up. Morning session is the pick of the first week. We’ve got 6ft of S swell with a 10-second period and offshore wind from the west. Clean, moderate energy (567), and the waves will have some push. This is the one to aim for if you’ve got a window.

Sunday the 23rd has a bigger, longer-period swell rolling in—8ft S swell at 14 seconds in the morning, pushing into 16 seconds by afternoon. The wave energy jumps into the thousands (4083-4179), which is serious power. This will be a heavy, straight-breaking wave at a beach setup, so it’s for experienced crew only. Set spacing will be bigger, making paddling out a bit easier if you’re in the right spot.

Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th sees a gradual drop in size and energy—6ft to 3ft. Winds vary from light cross to onshore, and conditions are marginal. Nothing to get excited about.

By the end of the month and into early September, it’s mostly flat or weak, with small swell under 3ft and winds swinging around. There’s a glimmer on Friday the 28th with 2ft SE swell and glassy conditions first up, but it’s only just surfable. Kite surfers might have more fun with the breezier afternoons.

The only real standout? Saturday morning the 22nd. Offshore wind, 6ft of clean S swell with moderate energy, and the break (La Aguada) has a good level of consistency. It’s a sheltered spot, so it’ll hold that swell nicely. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. Best session of the whole outlook.

For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Long-range into early September shows a weak bump of southerly swell around September 3-4, but winds are onshore and choppy—not worth planning around.

Rusty.

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