La Paloma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for La Paloma. The forecast opens with a few days of rough, wind-affected conditions, but hang tight – there’s some real quality lurking in the second half of the period.

The first real standout hits on Monday, August 31st. The morning starts off with a glassy calm, a nicely building 5 ft swell from the northwest with a solid 10-second period. The energy is ramping up strong at (488). This is the best on offer in the entire forecast – clean, punchy, and with that long period pushing through. The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. La Paloma is a very consistent spot, and it’s exposed to that NW swell, so it’s going to be handling this well. Keep in mind, crowds are often here, so get out early for the glass.

After that, Tuesday, September 1st, delivers another glassy morning with 4 ft of NW swell and moderate energy (260), but it’s a bit smaller and less powerful than Monday. Still a fun session, but Monday is the real gem.

The next big highlight is Saturday, September 5th, over a week away. The morning brings a very glassy, clean 4 ft swell from the NNW, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 13 seconds, a proper groundswell, and the energy is pumping at (512). This is a long-period swell, which means it’ll have that deep, grinding energy. It’s best for a spot like this, which is a beach-and-reef setup, so it should offer some great shaped waves. The wind is near perfect, too. This is a promising standout, but being that far out, keep your expectations flexible.

Sunday, September 6th, still has some decent leftovers in the morning, with a 4 ft NW swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions (296 energy), but it’s a step down from the Saturday peak.

After that, the surf drops off noticeably. There’s a long gap of mostly small, weak, or wind-affected waves through the middle of the second week. The next flicker of hope is on Sunday, September 13th, another week further out. The morning shows a glassy 2 ft swell from the WNW, but with a very long 14-second period and strong energy (325). That’s a deep, clean groundswell, but it’s small. It’s a promising sign for the long-range, but with that size, it’s more of a longboarder’s or a mellow session.

So, bottom line: Monday, August 31st is your best bet, and Saturday, September 5th is the one to keep an eye on. Everything else is either small, windy, or too far out to call.

Rusty.

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