La Puntilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at La Puntilla.

The first week is a bit of a slow burn, with only small, weak swell and cross-shore winds. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be scratching for something decent. The real action starts to build later on, with a couple of standout windows that look promising.

The week kicks off on Tuesday the 21st with small 3ft swell from the WSW and a 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind and weak energy (344) make it a tough call. The water is a very unusual 65°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Wednesday and Thursday are similar, with the swell nudging up to 5ft but the wind staying cross and the period dropping to 10 seconds. The energy picks up a bit on Thursday (595), but it’s still marginal.

Friday the 24th sees a drop back to 4ft and a messy 7-second period, so not one to get excited about. Saturday the 25th has a bit more size at 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, which will mess things up. The energy is moderate (570).

Now, the first real standout comes on Monday the 27th of July. The morning session is looking like the pick of the first week. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the WSW with a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (558), and the conditions are described as “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a groundswell, so it’s got proper shape and push, though the long period might make it a bit more lined up at this point break. Keep an eye on the crowds, as it’s a consistent spot that can get busy.

The rest of the week builds. Tuesday the 28th afternoon has a spike to 6ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 1085 (strong). The wind is light, so it could be decent. Wednesday the 29th holds similar size, but the wind is a bit stronger from the SSW.

The best of the whole outlook is shaping up for Tuesday the 5th of August. The morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive 1535 (very strong), and the forecast calls for “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is big, powerful groundswell – at 7ft, it’s only for competent surfers. The wave direction is perfect for La Puntilla’s optimum SW swell. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a solid promise.

The day before, Monday the 4th of August, also has a good morning with glassy conditions and 6ft swell from the same direction, so that’s a solid backup.

For the rest of the second week, the swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft mark with mixed winds. Nothing to write home about, but the early August window is the one to circle.

Rusty.

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