La Derecha de Almaciga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for this little corner of the surf world.

Honestly, straight up, it’s a tough run ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window staring at us, and the first good surf recommendation doesn't show up until the first record, so we’re digging in from the start. The problem is the same story for days on end: the wind is just not playing ball, constantly onshore or cross-onshore, and it’s mucking up what could be decent swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Let’s start with La Derecha de Almagica – a reef break, pretty consistent, exposed to the swell and it loves a NW direction. The opening Tuesday morning (August 4th) has tiny 2ft WNW swell with a 9-second period, but the combined energy is weak (84) and there’s a light cross-shore breeze. It’s poor. Tuesday afternoon is worse, with a choppy cross-on wind. That pattern just repeats. Wednesday the 5th sees a jump to 6ft NE swell, but the period is only 7 seconds and the cross-onshore wind has it choppy and messy. The energy picks up to moderate (329), but still poor out there.

Thursday morning (August 6th) through to the end of the first week, we get consistent 5ft to 6ft NE swells, with moderate combined energy, but every session is plagued by onshore winds. It’s a write-off for clean waves. Friday the 7th afternoon sees a spike to 686 energy on a 6ft NNE swell, but the onshore breeze kills it. Saturday the 8th is the same – moderate energy (809) but cross-onshore conditions.

The second week doesn't bring any relief. Sunday the 9th through to Sunday the 16th of August is a constant stream of onshore wind, with swell heights staying between 4ft and 7ft from the NE. The energy is mostly moderate, hitting strong at times (like the 629 on Saturday the 15th afternoon), but with the wind blowing straight on, it’s just not going to be any good for a paddle. Honestly, with the persistent onshore wind and short period swell, a lot of these sessions look like they’d be more fun for the kite crew than for us.

The last few days, from Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th, finally show the swell period stretching to 9 and even 10 seconds, and the swell direction is a bit more NNE. The energy is strong (652 on Monday afternoon). But again, onshore and cross-onshore winds spoil the party.

So, what’s the standout? To be fair, there isn’t one. There’s no session in the whole 16 days that ticks the boxes for clean surf. If you absolutely have to get wet, look at the tail end – Tuesday the 18th morning maybe. It’s the least bad: a 5ft N swell with a 9-second period, moderate energy (380), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. It’s not good, it’s just the best of a bad bunch. Crowds are often around here, but honestly, you’ll probably have it to yourself. For most of this run, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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