La Punta - La Bellaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Right, we’ve got a bit of a slow burner coming up at La Punta – La Bellaca. This is a point break, inconsistent, and exposed to a south-west swell. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is a full 7° warmer than what you’d usually expect for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in tropical-feeling water. The windows are narrow, but there are a few moments worth paddling out for.

Monday morning the 6th of July is your first real standout. Swell comes in at 3 ft from the south-west with a long period of 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, giving you shape and punch. Wind is light cross-off at 3 mph, keeping it clean. Combined swell energy is strong at 1110. For an inconsistent spot, this is the kind of session that reminds you why you wait.

Tuesday morning the 7th of July is alright too – 5 ft south-west swell, period dropping to 16 seconds, cross-shore wind at 6 mph. It’s a bit messy with small wind ripples, but rideable for intermediates. Energy is moderate at 1023.

Friday morning the 10th of July delivers again: 4 ft south-west swell, 16-second period, light cross-off breeze at 6 mph. Clean conditions and moderate energy at 592. This one feels good.

Saturday morning the 11th of July – 4 ft from the south-west, 14-second period, light cross-off wind. Clean, with moderate energy at 622. Worth a paddle.

Now, if you’re looking further ahead, Monday morning the 13th of July has glassy conditions – 3 mph from the west-north-west – with 3 ft of south-west swell, period at 13 seconds. The energy is weak at 306, but you can’t beat glass.

Thursday morning the 16th of July also offers glassy wind from the north-west at 3 mph, with 4 ft south-west swell, 14-second period, and moderate energy at 468. Clean and quiet.

Sunday morning the 19th of July and Monday morning the 20th of July both have light cross-off breezes and small waist-high swell, around 3 ft to 2 ft, with weak energy around 300 – good for a longboard or a cruise.

The rest of the afternoons are pretty much a write-off – strong cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, choppy, and poor conditions. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but with the inconsistency, you should have plenty of room on those clean mornings.

Best bet? Monday morning the 6th of July – that long-period groundswell with clean conditions is the clear winner. Friday 10th of July morning is your second call. Consistency isn’t this break’s strong suit, but when it lines up, it’s worth the wait.

Rusty.

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