La Boca Con Con Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming our way. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit straight away.

It kicks off on Tuesday afternoon at La Boca Con Con with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, period at 10 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate, coming in at 624 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s a good start, but not the standout.

The real highlight, and the one I’d be circling, is Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, with a 9-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 1011, pushing into that strong range. The forecast says "very good surf conditions", and for a beginner-friendly spot that’s very consistent, this is your window. The only thing to watch is the crowds – they’re around sometimes, so get in early.

Friday morning the 4th is still decent with a 4ft WSW swell, but the wind picks up in the afternoon, and the swell period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit lumpy. Saturday morning the 5th has a 6ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind, not ideal. By Sunday the 6th, the swell stays around 5ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, which takes the shine off.

The first week fades out pretty clearly. From Monday the 7th onward, the swell drops and the wind stays onshore, so the surf quality takes a hit. There’s a long gap from the 8th to the 10th where it’s mostly marginal, small, and messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, looking into the second week, there’s another pulse that looks promising but less certain. Friday morning, the 11th of September, brings a 7ft SW swell at 8 seconds, but the wind is a strong 25 mph south wind by the afternoon, and the swell jumps to 10ft. That’s expert territory, and with the wind howling, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The energy is off the charts at 2171, but it’s raw.

The true standout of the second week looks like Saturday morning, the 12th of September. The swell is 8ft from the SW, period at 11 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-shore. The combined energy is 1559, strong and powerful. For the confident surfer, this is the one. Even with the wind being slightly cross-shore, it’s clean. The following morning, Sunday the 13th, also looks good with a 6ft SW swell and light offshore winds – very clean, very surfable.

After that, the swell fades again. Monday the 14th drops to 2ft, and the wind is strong, so it’s back to small and choppy. The rest of the run is small and inconsistent, with a few 3ft pulses but nothing to get excited about. The 16th of September is a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Thursday morning, September 3rd for the cleanest, most fun waves. If you’re after power, Saturday morning, September 12th is your call. Keep an eye on the crowds at La Boca Con Con – it’s a good spot, and it knows it.

Rusty.

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