La Zenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's looking grim. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, there's almost nothing to get excited about. The first decent surf we can even talk about doesn't show up until Saturday morning, July 25th, and even then, it's a struggle.

So, the first real option is La Zenia (La-Zenia). This is an exposed reef break that's inconsistent. It's a spot for the advanced crew only. On Saturday morning, July 25th, we're looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. That's short-period windswell, not much punch to it. The combined swell energy is a very weak 38. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, which is a positive, keeping things clean. But the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." The water is a warm 83°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual.

Sunday morning, July 26th, offers a similar story: a weak 3ft from the NE with a period of 4 seconds (energy 29), with a light cross-offshore wind. Still not worth paddling out for.

The only two real standouts, if you can call them that, are the Monday morning, July 27th, and Tuesday morning, July 28th. Early on Monday, we get a glassy 1ft from the NE (energy 20). And on Tuesday morning, it's glassy again with a 2ft swell from the SE (energy 36). For a couple of hours, the surface will be like a mirror. The problem is the swell is just too small and weak to form any decent wave. The period is short, so it'll be fat and crumbly. These are the best on offer, but only because the conditions are clean, not because the surf is good.

The rest of the week into August is more of the same: tiny swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and "poor surf conditions" across the board. From July 31st right through to August 7th, the swell is consistently under 3ft and often under 2ft, with periods of 5 seconds or less. The combined energy rarely cracks 30. It's a long, flat stretch.

Honestly, there's nothing here for a surfer. The little bumps we get are too small for the reef at La Zenia, and the wind is often wrong. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the steady afternoon sea breezes. But for us, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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