La Nora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me break it down for you.

Look, this 16-day stretch is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few sessions that might be worth paddling out for, but you’re gonna have to wait and pick your spots. There’s a fair bit of flat or junk in between, so don’t rush it.

The first real chance comes on Monday, July 27th. Things are still average, but the energy picks up. The swell is from the north at 4ft, with a solid 10-second period. That’s a real groundswell, which means better shape, but it can break a bit straight at a beach. The combined energy is moderate at 424. The wind is light and cross-shore from the east (10 mph) in the morning, which is your best window. The score is marginal, so don’t expect perfection, but it’s the first decent pulse.

Tuesday, July 28th is a similar story. The swell drops a little to 4ft from the NNW, still with that 10-second period. The energy is still moderate (266). The morning wind is light cross-shore from the east. By the afternoon, it goes glassy offshore with a 2ft NW swell – that’s a nice window, but the swell is small. It’s marginal, but the calm conditions make it worth a look.

Now, the real standout. If you can hold out for Wednesday, August 5th, you’ll be rewarded. The morning is looking prime. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW, a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s clean surf, plain and simple. The combined energy is moderate to strong at 241. This is the best on offer in the whole run. The arvo turns onshore (NNE at 6 mph), so it’s a morning mission only.

Thursday, August 6th has a small window. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft north swell, but the period is short (6 seconds), so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. The energy is low (89). It’s surfable, but nothing to get stoked about compared to the 5th.

The rest of the calendar is a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of poor conditions, small swell, and onshore wind. There’s a big gap of flat days from the end of July through to the start of August, and then another gap after the 6th. The water temp is around 69°F with a 0.8° anomaly – so it’s normal for this time of year.

For the beginners, the swell never gets over 4ft, so it’s all manageable. The spot is “fairly consistent,” so it’s not like it’s pumping every day. The break is exposed to the north-west, and the optimum swell is from the NNW, which matches up nicely on the 5th.

The crowd profile says “often,” so expect company on that Wednesday morning. But with glassy conditions and a solid 4ft groundswell, it’ll be worth sharing the lineup.

Rusty.

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