La Cicer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a tough one to call. The swell is there, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball. From now all the way through the end of July, we’re looking at a persistent run of onshore and cross-onshore winds out of the north, with wave heights bumping from 6 ft up to 8 ft. The water is sitting at 73°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The main break on offer is La Cicer. It’s a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot that’s fairly exposed to the swell and likes waves from the NNW. The problem is that while we’ve got a solid run of swell energy – moderate to strong, with readings between 404 and 887 – the wind is just wrecking it. For most of this period, we’re stuck with a moderate to fresh north breeze, 12 to 19 mph, blowing cross-on or straight onshore. That’s creating choppy, lumpy, poor surf conditions. The waves are short-period, 7 to 9 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. There’s no clean window in the first week.

We’ve got a gap of poor quality right through to the end of July. Every single day is marked as poor surf conditions. Not a single standout.

Now, heading into the first week of August, things start to look a little more interesting on paper. The swell bumps up on the 2nd of August – Sunday morning we’re looking at 8 ft from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1151, which is strong to very strong. The wind is lighter, 9 mph to 12 mph, and it’s onshore. That’s still not perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction. The wave period is still short, so it’s a bit junky, but the energy is there.

If I had to pick the best on offer, I’d point to Sunday the 2nd of August morning at La Cicer. That’s the one where the swell is biggest (8 ft, NNE) and the wind is only a gentle breeze out of the NNW. It’s onshore, not offshore, but it might be the cleanest we see all window. The wave energy is strong (1151), so there’s push. Still, with that short period, it’s not going to be a classic, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it might be your best chance for a wave.

The rest of the first week of August sees similar 7 ft to 8 ft swell, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s still a battle. The water temperature stays around average.

Overall, it’s a frustrating run. The swell is there, but the wind is the enemy. If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning on the 2nd of August is your best bet, but don’t expect perfection. The forecast is less certain that far out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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