La Esquina del Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.42° N 83.11° W

La Esquina del Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Esquina del Mar sea temperature is
30.3° C
2.0° 

La Esquina del Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Esquina del Mar surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Esquina del Mar this week:

The surf forecast for La Esquina del Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Esquina del Mar in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Esquina del Mar over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot lighting up in the 16-day window, and it’s a bit of a hidden gem: La Esquina del Mar. This is a sheltered river-mouth setup, and it’s inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a treat. The water is sitting at a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that bathwater.

The pattern is pretty mellow over the whole period. There’s no big swell to speak of, and the combined energy never really gets out of the moderate range. The best of the bunch is a couple of days in, but the first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 12th is a no-go with poor surf and cross-on winds, so don’t even bother.

Things start to turn on Monday the 13th. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon with light, variable winds. The swell is small, around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell for such a sheltered spot, and it’ll wrap in nicely. The wave energy is moderate (293 to 368), so there’s enough juice for a fun little log or a fish. The morning is the pick – glassy, no wind, and just you and the river mouth.

The standout morning is Tuesday the 14th. Again, glassy conditions, a bit more size at 3ft from the SSW, and a period of 14 seconds. The energy is solid (362), and with the optimum swell direction from the SW matching the guide, this is about as good as it gets here. The sheltering means it won’t be big, but it’ll be clean and user-friendly. Be aware that crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

The rest of the window is a repeat of the same small, glassy mornings and poor, windy afternoons. The 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, and 27th all have glassy mornings with similar 2ft to 3ft SSW or S swells. The energy is always moderate (in the 200s to low 300s). The 23rd of July has a very short period (8 seconds) on the morning, so that’s a weaker, bumpier wave – skip it. The afternoon of the 25th is actually glassy too, which is rare for the afternoon slot, so that’s a bonus.

Bottom line: If you want a clean, small-wave session on a river mouth, the mornings of the 13th, 14th, and 18th are your best bets. It’s never going to be pumping, but it’s consistent in its inconsistency. If you miss those windows, you’ll be waiting for the next glassy morning. The afternoon winds wreck it every time, so don’t sleep in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:24PM2.88m
1:10AM2.65m
1:26PM2.99m
2:08AM2.83m
2:23PM3.10m
3:03AM3.00m
3:16PM3.15m
3:54AM3.12m
4:07PM3.15m
4:42AM3.18m
4:57PM3.08m
5:29AM3.16m
5:45PM2.96m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.30m
7:10AM0.50m
7:52PM0.15m
8:10AM0.37m
8:45PM0.02m
9:06AM0.27m
9:35PM-0.05m
9:59AM0.21m
10:24PM-0.05m
10:50AM0.22m
11:10PM0.03m
11:40AM0.27m
11:56PM0.17m
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Information about the La Esquina del Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Esquina del Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Esquina del Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Esquina del Mar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Esquina del Mar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Esquina del Mar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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