La Boca Con Con Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a proper run of surf on the way, starting this Thursday afternoon and running through to early August with only a few quieter days in between. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is about 1°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year—so nothing out of the ordinary, just a touch on the fresh side.

The first real standout kicks off Thursday 23rd July at La Boca Con Con. The afternoon sees a clean 6ft west swell with a long 12-second period, and with glassy conditions and a light north wind, it’s going to be smooth and fun. The swell energy is strong (1133), so there’s plenty of push. This is a great spot for beginners, and it’s very consistent, so you’ll get waves. Just be aware that with crowds sometimes, it might get a little busy.

Friday 24th continues the good run. Morning and afternoon both offer 6-6ft west swell, still with glassy conditions and light winds. The swell period drops slightly to 11 seconds, but it’s still a solid groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong (952 and 878). This is a very good, clean stretch of surf.

Saturday 25th sees the swell drop a bit. Morning has 4ft west swell, afternoon drops to 2ft but with a very long 15-second period from the west-southwest. That long period means the waves will be more organised and have more energy behind them, but at a beach break it can break a bit too straight—still, with glassy conditions, it’s a fun, cruisy day.

Sunday 26th gets a bit messy. The morning has 4ft west swell but with a cross-shore wind, and the afternoon is smaller and cross-onshore. The swell energy is still moderate (552 and 643), but the wind kills the quality. Not the best day to paddle out.

Monday 27th July – here’s a big one. The morning is a write-off with 10ft swell and cross-onshore wind, but the Monday afternoon is a true standout. We’re looking at 12ft swell from the west-southwest with a 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is huge (3755). This is excellent surf, but it’s only for experienced surfers—over 8ft is expert territory. The wind is offshore for the break, so it’ll be clean and powerful. Absolute top shelf for the strong swimmers.

Tuesday 28th backs off a bit. Morning has 5ft west swell and glassy conditions (1320 energy), which is a great session for the intermediates. The afternoon gets a little bumpy with a cross-onshore wind, but still surfable.

Wednesday 29th is a good, clean day. Morning has 4ft west-southwest swell with glassy conditions, afternoon is 4ft west swell with a clean cross-offshore wind. Both sessions have moderate energy and are perfect for a fun, relaxed paddle.

From Thursday 30th July through to Sunday 2nd August, it gets quiet. The swell drops, winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and conditions are poor. There’s a few days of very small, weak surf—only a few spots worth looking at, but nothing to get excited about.

Then Monday 3rd August brings a slight return of 6ft west swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.

Tuesday 4th August – another big day. The morning has 8ft west-southwest swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. That’s excellent for experienced surfers (3003 energy). The afternoon is bigger at 10ft but with cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit of a washout.

Wednesday 5th August is a solid day with 7-8ft west-southwest swell and a clean cross-offshore wind from the south. The energy is strong (1912 and 1510), and the wind is clean. This is a good, powerful session for those who can handle it.

Thursday 6th August looks poor again—cross-onshore wind and smaller swell.

Friday 7th August wraps up the period with a bang. The morning has 10ft west-southwest swell with a 13-second period and clean offshore wind from the south-southeast. The afternoon is 10ft southwest swell, glassy, with a 13-second period. Both are top-tier, expert-level sessions with very strong energy (3113 and 3695). This is a proper finish to the forecast.

The best on offer? Monday 27th July afternoon and Friday 7th August morning and afternoon are the standouts. Big, powerful, clean waves for the experienced crew. For the beginners, the Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th sessions are your best bet.

Stay safe out there, and don’t be a kook.

Rusty.

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