La Derecha de Almaciga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at La Derecha de Almaciga.

To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is rated as offering poor surf conditions, and I’m not seeing a single standout in the mix. The energy is there for periods, but the wind is just constantly ruining it.

For the first week, from Tuesday the 25th through to the end of August, we’ve got onshore winds – mostly from the NNE – blowing straight onto the break. The swell height sits between 2 ft and 5 ft, with the combined energy ranging from a weak 67 to a moderate 618. The swell direction is mainly out of the north, which is okay for this exposed reef, but the wind is the killer. It’s “moderate cross-onshore and choppy” or “unknown” wind states, which is never good news for a clean wave. There’s no real quality on offer.

Moving into the first week of September, from the 1st to the 5th, the wind stays onshore from the north quadrant, with speeds picking up to 19 mph at times. The swell builds a bit, with a 7 ft wave on Wednesday the 2nd (energy 626 – moderate), and 6 ft on the 3rd, but it’s still all onshore wind. The 4th and 5th see the swell dropping back to 3 ft to 4 ft, with fresh cross-onshore breezes making it lumpy and choppy. Not one for the paddle.

The second week, from the 6th to the 9th, shows a change in swell direction to WNW with a very long period of 14 to 15 seconds. On Monday the 7th, we’ve got 4 ft from the WNW with a long 15-second period, and the energy hits a solid 758. On Tuesday the 8th morning, it’s 4 ft at 13 seconds from the WNW with 838 energy. But here’s the rub – the wind is still onshore from the NNE. For a reef break, those long-period WNW swells could potentially wrap in nicely, but with a constant onshore wind blowing across it, the surface is going to be rubbish. This is a spot that really needs that wind to be offshore for it to shine.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent wind and reasonable swell energy are there, but the quality for a clean surf is just not on. It’s a grim run, but forecasts can always change. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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