La Isla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.

Right off the bat, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are the standouts in this whole 16-day window. The swell kicks in proper Monday morning, with a solid 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in at a juicy 14 seconds. That's proper energy – you're looking at a combined swell energy of 650. The winds are light cross-off, so it's going to be clean and lined up. La Isla is a reef and point setup, so that long-period energy (over 11 seconds) is going to wrap in beautifully; think long, rippable walls. This is a break for advanced surfers, and windy conditions are likely to bring a few others out, but for the quality on offer, it's worth it.

Tuesday the 18th is the real heavyweight though. The swell jumps to 7ft to 8ft, from the SSW, with the period still in the 12-13 second range. The energy reading hits a massive 1518 to 1757 – that's strong stuff. The wind stays cross-off, keeping it clean. This is serious swell, over 6ft, so you want your wits about you – definitely advanced territory. Tuesday morning looks the pick if you can get out there.

After that, things start to drop. Wednesday the 19th still has some size (7ft) but the period shortens to 9-10 seconds and the wind becomes more cross or cross-on, making it a bit messier. The energy drops right off to 960 in the afternoon.

From Thursday the 20th through to Tuesday the 26th, it's a long, drawn-out run of marginal to poor conditions. The swell fades from 7ft down to a tiny 1ft by the weekend. The energy levels are in the doldrums, mostly in the 200 to 400 range. Winds are light but onshore or cross-shore, so it's not going to be doing much. Expect a real flat spell.

There's a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 30th afternoon. It’s a long way off, but the forecast shows a 5ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, with clean, cross-off winds and energy back up to 1019. It's a late call, so don't book the trip yet, but it's something to keep an eye on if the pattern holds.

The water is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.

All in all, the first two days are the absolute top of the pile. After that, you've got a 7-8 day gap of near-flatness before a potential, but uncertain, lift right at the end of the month.

Rusty.

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