Playa de Laga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Playa de Laga is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Saturday the 11th of July, and even then, it’s a far cry from a classic day.

The first few days of the period are a write-off. The surf is tiny and weak, with poor conditions. You’ll be waiting until the morning of Saturday the 11th for the first surfable waves, but that’s after a few days of nothing. That Saturday morning, the swell is a tiny 1 ft from the NW, which is the right direction, but the period is a solid 12 seconds, so there’s some groundswell energy in there. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the east, which is a good sign for clean conditions. The energy is weak, at only 82 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s a starter wave, nothing more. Sunday the 12th is similar – a touch bigger at 2 ft, but with a cross-offshore breeze again, making for clean, if small, conditions. The energy is even weaker though, at 65.

Then we hit another dry patch. The 14th and 15th of July have glassy conditions, and the water is about average for this time of year, but the swell is virtually non-existent. You’ll see 0.7 ft to 1 ft at best. It’s a lake. The standout, if you can call it that, is the glassy morning of the 15th. It’s unlikely to break, as it’s so inconsistent, but if you’re desperate for a float, that’s your window.

The second week drags on with very little change. The swell tries to pick up around the 20th and 21st of July, with waves pushing 3 ft, but the wind is a problem. It’s a cross-onshore breeze from the NW, which is ruining what little shape there is. The energy on the 21st afternoon is moderate at 124 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but with a choppy, bumpy surface, it’s not worth the paddle. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

By the 23rd and 24th, the swell is tiny again. The forecast is promising nothing for the rest of the window. The truth is, this is a blank run, and it’s more normal for the area when the swell windows don’t align. Hang your wettie up and check back in a few days.

Rusty.

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