La Punta - La Bellaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a solid run of south-west swell on the cards, but the wind is gonna be a constant battle. For most of the period, the afternoons get chewed up by a strong cross-shore breeze, so the mornings are where it’s at. The water is sitting at a very warm 80°F, which is way warmer than you’d expect for this time of year – feels like a tropical bath out there.

First up, the standout is Friday morning, August 7th at La Punta - La Bellaca. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is dead glass – 0 mph. That’s a rare treat. The swell period is a long 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 609 (moderate), so there’s a decent amount of push. This is a point break, so it’ll handle that long period beautifully, giving you some proper, lined-up waves. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll want to be patient, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Moving into the next week, the mornings stay the best bet. Thursday morning, August 6th, offers a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period and a light offshore breeze. The energy is 412 (moderate), and it’s looking good. Then Tuesday morning, August 11th, is a bit smaller at 2 ft and a 13-second period, but with light cross-offshore winds, it’ll be clean. Wednesday morning, August 12th, is similar with 2 ft and a 15-second period, again clean.

The real long-range promise is Sunday morning, August 16th. We’re looking at a 4 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 547 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s still a ways out, so don’t lock it in, but it’s got my attention. The morning of Friday, August 14th, is also worth a mention: 4 ft from the SW with a 17-second period and light winds, but the energy is a massive 808 (strong) – that’s a lot of power. Just be aware that with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks, but at a point break like this, it’ll be perfect.

For the rest of the afternoons, honestly, it’s a write-off. The wind cranks up from the SW or WSW, and it turns into a lumpy, cross-shore mess. The swell is often there, but the quality is poor. Unless you’re a masochist, just sleep in or go for a paddle in the warm water.

Rusty.

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