La Isla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks for La Isla. It’s a reef and point setup, so it’s got that natural shape that loves a long-period groundswell.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 70.9°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 8.5°F above the long-term average. You’ll be in boardies or a light spring suit, no worries there.

The first surf worth paddling out for is actually Sunday afternoon, July 26th. The swell is a clean 2.6 ft from the SW, but it’s got some serious grunt – a period of 18 seconds, which is very long-period groundswell. That’s pure energy, and it’ll wrap beautifully down the point. Winds are light and cross-off at 9.3 mph, so the faces will be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 839. It’s not huge, but it’s quality. Crowds are listed as “often,” so expect a few locals out, but for a point break with that kind of period, it’s worth jostling for a spot.

Monday, July 27th, the swell builds. Morning sees 4.3 ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with a light cross breeze at 6.2 mph. That’s a proper groundswell – the wave energy jumps to 1160 (moderate). The afternoon bumps to 5.2 ft, same direction, 16-second period, and the energy climbs to 1393. Still cross winds at 9.3 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy but rideable. This is the pick of the first week – the bigger swell, good direction, and the point will handle that long period beautifully.

Tuesday, July 28th, holds steady at 4.9–5.2 ft, SW swell, 15-second period. Morning winds are light and cross at 6.2 mph, energy at 1219. The afternoon is similar. It’s consistent, but the wind is more cross than offshore, so the surface isn’t glassy. Still, a solid session.

Things start to drop off a little from Wednesday, July 29th, through to the end of the month. Swell hangs around 4.3–4.9 ft, but the period drops to 12–13 seconds, and the combined energy slides from 1000 down to 363 by Friday, July 31st. Winds stay light, mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s clean but the juice is fading. Not a standout.

We hit a bit of a lull from Saturday, August 1st, through to Monday, August 3rd. Swell is 2.6–3.9 ft, period 11–14 seconds, energy in the 400–500 range. The wind is light and cross, so it’s not terrible, but it’s definitely a smaller, more relaxed vibe. Nothing to get excited about – a flat spell for a few days.

Then, on Tuesday, August 4th, things fire up again. The afternoon session is the one to watch. Swell jumps to 5.9 ft from the S, period is short at 8 seconds, but the energy is solid at 690 (moderate). The wind is cross-off at 9.3 mph, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” At 5.9 ft, this is getting into the solid range – it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the advanced crew at La Isla, it’s a ripper. The short period means it’ll be a bit more punchy and less drawn-out, but the point will handle it.

After that, from Wednesday, August 5th, through to Friday, August 7th, the swell settles back to 3.0–4.3 ft, SW direction, with periods of 14–18 seconds. Energy sits around 780–1026. Winds are light, mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s clean but not spectacular. Not a standout.

Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off – poor surf conditions, 0 rating. Swell at 3.6 ft but the energy is weak at 430. Don’t bother.

Sunday, August 9th, picks up again. Sunday afternoon is the best of the second week. Swell is 3.0 ft from the SW, 12-second period, but the combined energy is 513 (moderate). The wind is light cross-off at 6.2 mph, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a clean, fun little wave – not huge, but quality.

Monday, August 10th, wraps it up with 3.3 ft from the SW, 14–15-second period, energy around 650–727. Wind is light cross, so it’s a clean, mellow finish to the forecast.

The standout sessions are Monday afternoon, July 27th (5.2 ft, SW, 16-second period, 1393 energy) – that’s the biggest, most powerful swell with great direction for the point. And Tuesday afternoon, August 4th (5.9 ft, S, 8-second period, 690 energy, “very good” conditions) – it

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