La Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’m looking at the forecast for La Marina, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s pretty flat out there. The swell energy is almost non-existent, we’re talking single digits and zeros for the most part. For a spot like this, which is a reef setup and already inconsistent, this is a classic case of “check back later.” It’s going to be a long stretch of small, weak surf. If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing to worry about because there won’t be any size to speak of. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

The week kicks off with nothing to ride. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are looking at tiny, short-period windswell, with the swell energy only reaching 3 and 6, which is just sad. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so any hope of a clean ripple is gone. We’ve got some glassy mornings around Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, but there’s just no swell to push through. It’s like a lake out there.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th shows a slight shift with some offshore winds in the mornings, but the swell is still tiny – we’re talking 0.7ft at most, with period around 3-4 seconds. That’s just not enough to break over a reef. The energy is still weak, barely hitting double digits. Even with clean conditions, it’s not surfable.

Into the second week, from the 11th through the 18th, and the story is the same. The swell height is either non-existent or a meager 0.7ft to 1ft. The energy remains weak, in the low single digits. There are a few clean mornings from light offshore or cross-offshore winds, especially around the 12th, 13th, and 18th, but there is simply no swell to generate a wave. This is a true flat spell.

So, what’s the call? Honestly, there’s no standout day. There is no best on offer because there is nothing on offer. If you’ve got a kiteboard, the onshore afternoon breezes might get you going, but for a paddle surfer, this is a write-off. The only thing to do is give it a rest. The inconsistency of this break is the main character here, and a run like this, while frustrating, isn't abnormal. The forecast can change, and it usually does, so don’t lose hope entirely. But for now, keep the board in the car and the wax in the bag.

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