La Izquierda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. For a reef break that loves a solid NW swell, this stretch is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long lull from now right through to Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, with nothing but tiny, gutless waves and no real push. It’s a real shame.

Then, something finally stirs. Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, we get a sudden spike in energy. The combined energy jumps way up (258) with a 6ft swell pushing in from the NE. The catch? That swell is only a 6 second period – short, crumbly windswell. But the wind goes glassy, so the surface will be clean. It’s a brief moment of action, but with the swell being short-period and over 5ft, it might be a bit much for the groms. The main stand-out for this whole period, though, is looking like Wednesday afternoon—it’s the only time the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” Don't expect the usual long, wrapping lines from the NW, but that NE windswell might offer a few tricky, dumpy ones.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday the 6th through Monday the 10th of August, and again from Tuesday the 11th onward, the energy drops out completely. We get a few mornings with tiny 3ft to 4ft swells from the NE (like Friday morning the 7th, and Thursday the 13th), described as “surfable but very ordinary.” The wind is often glassy, but the waves just don’t have the size or period to do anything with. For a picky reef like La Izquierda that needs a proper groundswell, this is a quiet period. The water temp isn't mentioned in the data, so I can't tell you if it's warmer or colder than usual.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th. Otherwise, save the energy. A blank run like this is just the way it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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