La Fitenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the next week is going to be a tough watch. We’ve got a long stretch of flat or tiny, weak surf that’s just not worth paddling out for. The only spot on the cards is La Fitenia, a reef break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the south, and works best on a southerly swell. Water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

From Sunday the 9th through to Saturday the 15th of August, it’s mostly a write-off. You’ll see small 0.7ft to 1.0ft swells with short to moderate periods, but the wind’s all over the place and the combined energy is barely registering – just 27 (weak) at best. Even when the glass comes in, there’s no swell to work with. Don’t bother suiting up.

Things finally start to show a pulse from Sunday the 16th. That morning brings a 2ft south swell with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy jumps to 139 (moderate), and it’s surfable but ordinary. The afternoon picks up a bit more energy at 203, still light cross-onshore. Not the best, but at least there’s something moving.

Monday the 17th morning is the first real standout. You’ve got 2ft of SSW swell, a 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a solid 253 (moderate). That’s a clean, long-period groundswell hitting the reef – it’ll hold up well here. Paddling out will be easier between sets. The afternoon goes cross-on, so get in early.

Tuesday the 18th is a mixed bag. The morning is cross-on and ordinary, but the afternoon goes glassy again with 2ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, energy at 184. Surfable but nothing special.

Now, Wednesday the 19th is another standout. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with 3ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds and combined energy of 337 (moderate). That’s clean, good shape, and you’ll have plenty of time between sets to get in position. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze from the WNW.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st both serve up glassy mornings and clean afternoons, with 3ft SSW swell, 14-second periods, and energy in the 260 to 276 range. Consistent, good quality, and the wind plays nice. These are the days to circle.

After that, from Saturday the 22nd onward, it drops back off. The swell fades to 2ft–2ft, the wind turns messy, and energy drops to weak levels. A few glassy patches on Sunday the 23rd afternoon and Monday the 24th afternoon, but the swell is too small to get excited about.

Best on offer: Monday 17th morning and Wednesday 19th morning at La Fitenia. Clean, glassy, moderate energy, and a nice long-period SSW swell. Get out there when it’s good.

Rusty.

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