La Cicer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get down to it. The next couple weeks are gonna be a bit of a battle. We’ve got waves, but they’re gonna be working against us for a lot of it. If you’re thinking about paddling out, you’re going to want to pick your moments.

Looking at La Cicer, that first chunk of the forecast, from Wednesday the 5th through about the 12th, is going to be a write-off. We’ve got NE swell running 5 to 6 feet, but it’s all short-period, right around that 7-second mark. Combine that with a persistent 10 to 15 mph cross-onshore wind, and you’ve got a recipe for chop. The energy is weak to moderate, sitting in the 200 to 400 range. Not worth the hassle unless you like getting beaten up. Water temps are normal for this time of year.

The wind eases a little around the 14th, but the swell is still small and the direction is messy. Then around the 15th and 16th, the swell bumps up to 6 to 7 feet, and the energy gets into the 500s. But again, the wind is still bad – cross-on from the north at 12-15 mph. You’ll have more power, but it will be lumpy and hard to ride. That 8-second period is an improvement, but it’s not the clean, groomed stuff we need.

Now, the standout, if you can call it that, is the 19th. The swell drops to about 4 feet, but the wind drops right off. We get a light north breeze in the morning and it’s looking glassy. For La Cicer, which is very consistent and fairly exposed, that clean, small surf will be the best bet. The energy is weak, only around 200, but it’ll be the only time you get a proper, clean wave. It won't have much push with that 8-second period, but it’ll be a much more pleasant session.

So, for the beginners out there, the 19th is your day. It’s small and clean. For the experts, the 15th and 16th have the size and power, but you’ll be fighting the wind and chop. It’s the classic trade-off. For a beach break, that bigger, blown-out stuff can get pretty unruly. I'd say the 15th and 16th are for the pros, and the 19th is for everyone else.

We’ve got a lot of poor days before that window, so don’t get your hopes up for anything magical early on. Keep it on the radar and pick your session wisely.

Rusty.

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