La Nora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at what's on the cards for La Nora over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burner to start, but there's some proper grunt lining up if you're patient.

Saturday morning kicks off with only a small 2ft NW swell and the combined energy is a weak 56, so not really worth paddling out for. The wind is light cross-shore and it's gonna be poor. That theme sticks around through Saturday and into Sunday morning, when things finally perk up. Sunday the 13th is the first real chance, with a clean 4ft groundswell from NNW, period of 12 seconds, and a decent 487 combined energy. Light offshore breeze too, so that'll be clean and fun for intermediates. The afternoon gets a bit choppier as the wind swings cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.

Monday the 14th drops back to 3ft and only moderate energy (222), so it's marginal at best. Tuesday and Wednesday have some waist-high waves but the wind and chop spoil it. Wednesday the 16th morning though, you've got glassy conditions with a 4ft NW swell and 297 energy – that'll be worth a look for a quiet session.

Now, the real standout is Friday the 18th. That morning is glassy, 5ft from NNW, period 12 seconds, and strong wave energy (603). That's gonna be firing and clean, perfect for an intermediate. It's a fairly consistent spot so you won't be sitting around long. Crowds are often here though, so expect company.

The next big one is Saturday the 19th – slightly smaller at 5ft, but with a light cross-offshore breeze and very good surf conditions (577 energy). Another top morning session.

After that, we hit a bit of a flat spot from Sunday the 20th through Wednesday the 23rd. Swell hangs around waist-high but the winds aren't ideal, mostly cross or cross-on. Thursday the 24th is tiny again.

Then, hold onto your board. Friday the 25th is a standout for experts only. That morning brings a clean 7ft NNW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds – combined energy is a massive 1890. That is serious grunt. It's too big for beginners, but if you've got the skills, the offshore light breeze will make it a session to remember. The afternoon stays solid at 7ft but gets a bit cross-shore choppy.

The tail end of the window, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th morning, drops to 5ft from NNW with good period, but energy is still high (885). Winds are light cross-shore so it'll be clean enough but not quite as perfect as the earlier standouts.

Best on offer: Sunday 13th morning for a clean, fun intermediate session, and Friday 18th morning for a glassy, punchy standout. For the experienced crew, Friday 25th morning is the big one – just don't take it lightly.

Rusty.

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