La Nora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, long run of tiny, weak surf with barely any energy to speak of. The combined energy of all swells for the first week and a half is mostly sitting below 100 (96), with many days barely registering a pulse. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The only real spot on the radar is La Nora, a beach and point setup that’s fairly consistent. The optimum swell direction is NW, and we do see some NW pulses, but they’re small and weak. The first real glimmer of something bigger doesn’t show until Sunday, August 9th in the afternoon. That’s where we get a modest bump – a 3ft swell from the NW at 9 seconds, with combined energy climbing to 169 (moderate). The problem is the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, which will keep things a bit bumpy. The morning of Monday, August 10th, holds a similar 3ft NW swell with 168 energy and a light cross-shore wind, which is a bit cleaner, but still, it’s a far cry from a standout.

The best chance for a glassy moment comes a bit later. Wednesday, August 12th morning, we have a 3ft swell from the NNE at a short 6 seconds, but the wind is glassy. That’s your best window for a clean, if small, session. The combined energy is only 74 though, so it’s weak. The swell direction is also NNE, not the optimum NW, so the waves won’t be great. The period is short, so it’s windswell, not groundswell – expect weak, crumbly waves.

Honestly, there’s no real standout. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. The energy is too low, the sizes are tiny, and the wind is rarely on your side. For a beach and point setup, it’s looking more like a kiteboarding session than a proper surf day. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and the expectations low.

Rusty.

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