La Laguna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

The honest truth is, we’ve got a long, quiet run ahead. For the first two weeks, from now through to the 16th of August, the surf is going to be tiny and pretty ordinary. The swell just isn’t there, and the conditions are a mixed bag of cross-shore breezes and onshore wind. You’ll see a few mornings with glassy, clean water, but with waves barely reaching 1ft, it’s not really worth paddling out for. The energy is very weak, with values of (89) or less for most of that period. It’s a real flat spell, and there’s nothing to get excited about until the very end of the forecast.

The water temperature at La Laguna is sitting at 82°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a seriously unusual and welcome anomaly.

The real action, and the only standout in this 16-day window, arrives on the second week's end. Mark your calendars for the 17th of August. Monday morning, a big new NW swell starts to fill in, rising to 12ft with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the east. The combined energy jumps to a massive (2223). This is proper, solid groundswell. By Monday afternoon, it’s pushing 15ft, and then Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, is the real gem. We’re looking at a beautiful 16ft NW swell, with an 11-second period and a clean cross-off easterly breeze. The energy is a staggering (6465). This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The break is La Laguna, a reef set-up, and with a long-period swell like this, the reef will handle it beautifully. The water is going to be clean and powerful. That’s the one to aim for, but be warned – at 16ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The afternoon on Tuesday does get messy with a strong onshore wind, so make the most of that morning.

For the rest of the time, honestly, it’s a waiting game. The boards will be gathering dust until the 17th.

Rusty.

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