La Zurda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about this stretch.

First thing you need to know: the surf window is pretty much a write-off for the first few days. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions and scores to match. You’ll be sitting on a flat, glassy lake for the start of the run. Don’t even bother checking the beach until Thursday, 24 July.

That Thursday morning, the 24th, things start to flicker. La Zurda, a reef break for advanced surfers, finally sees a pulse of energy. The swell direction is out of the SSE, with a 1 foot wave and a very long period of 24 seconds. That’s serious groundswell, and it’s hitting the exposed reef, so expect long lines and longer waits between sets. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 118 (moderate energy). The wind is glassy, 3 mph from the NNW, which is offshore for this spot. It’s not big, but it’s clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Friday 25 July morning is a step up. The swell bumps to 1 feet from the SSE, with a period of 21 seconds, still that long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 179 (moderate energy). Again, glassy conditions with a light westerly breeze. This is the best on offer in the first week. It’s still small, but for a reef break with that kind of period and clean wind, it’s a genuine standout. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’s not a zoo.

From Saturday 26 July through to the end of the month, the swell stays in the 1 foot to 2 foot range, mostly from the S or SSE, with periods dropping from 19 seconds to 15 seconds. The combined energy fluctuates but stays in the moderate range, peaking at 199 (moderate energy) on Tuesday 28 July afternoon. Winds are mostly offshore or glassy, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is there, but the wave height is holding us back.

The first week of August sees a similar story. The 4th of August Tuesday morning shows a 1 foot, 14-second period swell from the S, with combined energy of 111 (moderate energy) and glassy conditions. The afternoon of the 4th jumps to 2 feet from the SSW, 13-second period, with combined energy of 188 (moderate energy). That’s the best of the back half. Still small, but clean.

The 5th of August Wednesday morning, the last entry, shows 1 feet, 12-second period from the S, with offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is weak at 60 (weak energy). It’s a quiet finish.

The highlight here is honest: the 1 foot, 21-second period swell on Friday 25 July morning. It’s the cleanest, most promising session in the whole run. The long period means the reef will handle it well, and the glassy offshore wind will make it look like a postcard. Just don’t expect to get pitted.

Rusty out.

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