La Nora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the outlook for the region is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a lot of small, weak energy through the first week, but things start to look more interesting as we get into the second week. The water temp is sitting at about 69°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

The first decent window comes on Thursday, July 30th. The morning is looking glassy with zero wind and a little 2ft NW swell. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’s clean and rideable. The energy is weak though, only about 80 (moderate energy). The wind is calm, so it’s a good moment to get out there for a quiet paddle if you’re itching for something.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Friday, July 31st right through to the end of the first week and into early August, the surf is tiny, messy, and mostly cross-onshore. There are a few glassy moments on Sunday, August 2nd morning and Monday, August 3rd morning, but with swells barely pushing 1ft to 2ft and periods under 8 seconds, it’s not really worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, in the 25 to 75 range.

The real standout comes later. Thursday, August 7th morning and afternoon are worth a mention. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with 3ft of N swell at 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (101 to 114). It’s not huge, but the wind is dead calm, so the surface will be glassy. That’s your best bet for a small but clean session in the first half of the month.

The big one, though, is Tuesday, August 11th morning. This is the standout of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a solid 8ft NW groundswell with a long period of 11 seconds. The energy is massive at 1686 (very strong wave energy). The wind is light easterly at 5 km/h, which is light cross-shore, so it’s clean. Now, this is expert territory – 8ft is big, and with a long period like that, it’s going to be powerful and punchy. This is a point break or reef wave kind of swell. La Nora is a beach and point setup, so it could handle it, but it’s not for the faint of heart. If you’re experienced, this is the session to circle.

Following that, Wednesday, August 12th morning and afternoon are glassy with 3ft NW swell at 9 seconds and energy around 216-236. The wind is calm, so it’s clean and far more manageable. That’s a solid option for intermediates.

Overall, the best on offer is the Tuesday, August 11th morning for the big, powerful groundswell, but only for experts. For the rest of us, the Thursday, August 7th and Wednesday, August 12th glassy windows are the cleanest, most user-friendly options.

Rusty.

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