La Laguna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be real with you. I’m looking at this forecast for La Laguna and, honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a snoozer. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with hardly any energy behind it. The numbers are low, real low. From the 1st of September right through until the 9th, the combined energy is mostly in the single digits or barely cracking 40 (35 to 46 range). That’s not surf, that’s a lake ripple. The wind is a mixed bag, but the swell just isn’t there to make anything of it. You’re looking at a solid 9-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The water temp is a standout though – sitting at 83°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, almost like bathwater.

Now, the real story starts to build around the 10th of September. Thursday morning looks like our first genuine chance. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, and the period stretches to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 296 – that’s moderate. More importantly, the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. The water will be clean, smooth, and that NW swell should wrap in nicely to this reef break. It’s a consistent spot, so it’ll be breaking. The difficulty is intermediate, so it’s not a learner wave at that size, but it’s not a death wish either. This is the standout for the first week. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it won’t be a circus.

The energy really ramps up for the second week, but it comes with a caveat. The 14th of September, Monday afternoon, sees a 7ft WNW swell, clean offshore wind from the SE, and a combined energy of 602. That’s getting strong. But the real heavy hitter is the 15th of September, Tuesday morning. We’re looking at an 12ft NW swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the E. The combined energy hits 2254 – that’s very strong wave energy. This is expert territory. 12ft is big, and it’s only for experienced surfers who know the reef. The 16th of September, Wednesday morning, is similar: 10ft NW, offshore wind, and 1271 energy. Still a solid, heavy wave.

Because the swell gets big (over 8ft) and the period is a moderate 8-9 seconds (not a super-long period groundswell), this reef break should handle it well. Long period groundswells can be tricky on beach breaks, but a reef like La Laguna is built for this kind of size. The wind on those mornings is offshore, which is the dream. For the afternoons, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops, so it’s a morning mission.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother paddling out until the 10th of September. That Thursday morning is your best early bet for a clean, fun session. Then, if you’re solid and experienced, the mornings of the 14th, 15th, and 16th of September have some serious, powerful waves with clean offshore winds. That’s the real deal, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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