La Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for us. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real quality hiding in the back half of the period if you’re patient.

The main player here is La Arena. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, and it’s exposed to the northwest swell. The water is sitting at a warm 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a full suit.

The first days are pretty grim. Monday the 31st is a write-off – we’ve got a weak 6 ft NW swell, but the cross-onshore winds and marginal conditions mean it’s not worth paddling out. That carries through Tuesday and Wednesday with tiny, gutless waves. Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th of September are also flat and poor. Honestly, it’s a bit of a dead zone for the first few days.

But hold on. Saturday the 5th? That’s where it gets interesting. That morning we’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with a 5 ft NW groundswell. The period is a very long 14 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (924). This is a proper groundswell – it’ll have power and shape, especially at a point or reef setup. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be as clean as it gets. The afternoon bumps up to 6 ft, but the wind turns cross-on, so the morning is the window. This is a standout.

Sunday the 6th is still good, with a solid 5 ft NW swell and a long 12-second period. The morning wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Combined energy is moderate (531). Definitely worth a session.

Then we have another dry spell. Monday the 7th through Thursday the 11th is mostly small, with waves under 3 ft and poor conditions. There’s a glimmer on Friday the 11th morning with a glassy 5 ft NW swell, but the period is short (8 seconds), so it’ll be a bit crumbly.

The real treat is a week and a half out. Tuesday the 15th of September is another absolute standout. The morning is flat calm, glassy, with a 6 ft NW swell and a very long 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1303). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. For a beginner spot like La Arena, the size is right on the edge, but the conditions will be pristine. The afternoon is still good at 6 ft, but the wind picks up onshore.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a wash. The real highlights are the mornings of Saturday the 5th and Tuesday the 15th – both have glassy conditions, solid groundswell, and serious energy. If you’ve got a flexible schedule, those are the days to circle.

Rusty.

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