La Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’m talking about La Izquierda, a solid reef break that’s consistent and needs a bit of experience to handle. The water’s sitting at 77°F currently, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The next few days are pretty flat and ordinary. Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, we’ve got tiny 2ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period, light cross-off breeze, but it’s just weak. Combined energy is only 59, so it’s not doing much. Sunday the 30th is a bit better with 3ft from the NE, but the period’s a short 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 126. The standout for the early part of the week is Sunday afternoon when the wind goes glassy – that 3ft NE swell will be clean as a whistle, but it’s still small.

Monday the 31st stays small, with 3ft NE swell in the morning, and then it drops off. Tuesday and Wednesday see a tiny bump. Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon is the first real highlight: 5ft from the NE, 8-second period, combined energy hitting 283, and it’s clean with light cross-off breezes. That’s solid for a reef like this, and the conditions are good.

Thursday the 3rd of September has a couple of tasty windows. The morning is glassy with 3ft NE swell, but the afternoon is the one – 5ft NE swell, glassy, energy of 238. That’s going to be fun and clean. After that, it drops right off again. Friday the 4th afternoon is a write-off with cross-onshore wind and a tiny 1.0ft NW swell.

From Saturday the 5th through to most of the following week, it’s a real slump. Tiny waves, poor conditions, and hardly any energy. The 9th of September afternoon sees a tiny return of 3ft NE swell, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

Then the second week gets interesting. The 11th of September Friday afternoon brings 3ft NW swell with an 11-second period, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 284 – that’s a proper groundswell. It’s a bit long in period for a beach setup, but on a reef like La Izquierda, that’ll wrap in nicely. The 12th of September Saturday morning is the standout: 4ft NE swell, glassy, calm wind, and the energy jumps to 389. That’s moderate to strong energy, and the conditions are perfect. Saturday afternoon has a 2ft WNW swell with a very long 18-second period, energy hitting 490, but that long period might make it a bit tricky – still, the reef will handle it. Sunday the 13th keeps it going with 3ft WNW swell, 13-second period, glassy in the morning, and energy of 304.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday the 12th of September morning – that 4ft NE swell with glassy conditions and strong energy is the one to aim for. If you want a backup, the 11th of September afternoon is also a cracker. The rest of the period is either small or flat, so pick your windows.

Rusty

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