La Punta - La Bellaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for La Punta - La Bellaca.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a story of two halves: some solid, moderate wave energy early on, but the winds are going to piss all over most afternoons. The real windows are the mornings when the breeze drops off or turns clean. There are plenty of flat or blown-out afternoons, so pick your moments.

The jewel in the crown is Tuesday the 18th of August. Tuesday morning is going to be the best session of the whole run. It’s glassy as a mirror, with a clean 3ft SW groundswell on that long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 486, so there’s some push behind them. And the water? It’s a tropical 81°F, which is 9°F warmer than usual—very unusual for this time of year. This is the day to call in sick or sleep in the car park. The swell direction (SW) is exactly what this point likes, and the glass means ultra-clean lines. Just remember, this break is inconsistent, so the sets might be spaced out, but they’ll be worth the wait.

Wednesday morning the 19th offers a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit soft and less powerful. The wind is clean cross-off, but that short period is a buzzkill. Thursday morning the 20th is similar but smaller at 3ft SW.

Then we hit the doldrums. From Friday the 21st through the end of the month, the swell drops to a tiny 1ft to 2ft range. The energy levels get weak, dipping well below 300. There are some glassy and clean mornings—like Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd—but you’ll need a longboard and a lot of patience. It’s basically a flat spell with a few ankle-biters.

Looking into the first week of September, things start to perk up again. Friday the 28th of August morning shows a 2ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period and clean cross-off wind. The energy jumps to 419 (moderate). Saturday the 29th morning is even better: 3ft SW, 15 seconds, clean cross-off, energy at 495. That’s the best window of the second week. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the pattern looks promising. Both afternoons are messy with that cross-shore, so don’t sleep in.

Bottom line: Tuesday the 18th morning is your absolute best bet. Saturday the 29th morning is the solid backup. Everything else is either small or choppy, so be smart about when you paddle out. La Bellaca is an inconsistent spot, so you might wait a while between sets, but when it’s on and glassy, it’s pure magic.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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