La Punta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a tease. The first few days are a mixed bag, but the standout session is going to be Sunday, July 12th on the morning. La Punta is a beach and breakwater setup, and that morning we’ve got a 5ft NE swell running with glassy conditions. The wind is a whisper from the NNW at 3 mph, so it’s dead clean. The combined energy is a solid moderate (229). It’s not massive, but for a Sunday morning with no wind, that’s a real treat. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

After that, things get messy. Sunday afternoon through to the following week, the wind swings around to the ENE and picks up, going cross-on, and the quality drops right off. The swell sticks around between 4ft and 6ft, but with that onshore chop, it’s just not worth it. The combined energy stays moderate (150 to 300 range), but the wind is ruining it. We’ve got a gap of about a week of poor conditions here.

Now, hold on to your boards, because things get interesting again on Tuesday, July 21st. That morning, La Punta is looking at a 7ft ENE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy kicks up to a strong 480. The wind is light from the NNW at 3 mph, making for clean conditions. However, the forecast notes that this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beach and breakwater spot, that’s serious. Over 8ft, it’s expert territory, and at 7ft, it’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners range. The wind and tide should be favorable, but this is a big, powerful swell. The same goes for the afternoon, with a 7ft swell and 508 energy. If you’re experienced and looking for a heavy session, this is the window. But if you’re not, stay well clear.

After that, the swell drops back down. July 22nd sees a return to 5ft, but with cross-on winds, it’s marginal at best. The rest of the week into the 27th sees the swell dropping to 3ft to 4ft, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The energy is weak (100 to 180 range), and it’s just not doing much. The last week of the forecast is a long, flat spell of poor surf.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the glassy Sunday morning on July 12th for a clean, fun-sized wave. The real standout, though, is the big swell on July 21st. That’s the one for the serious crew, but it’s a big-boy session. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

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