Surf Forecasts:
La Bocana surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Bocana this week:
The surf forecast for La Bocana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Bocana in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bocana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what we've got for the Rio Grande area, specifically La Bocana.
Overall, we're looking at a pretty consistent run of small, clean waves over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 87°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year at La Bocana, so it's a touch balmy.
The opening Thursday morning, the 6th, kicks things off with some small but clean 2 ft surf from the SSW, period around 14 seconds. The glassy conditions and light ENE air will have the river mouth looking tidy, even if it's not big. The combined swell energy is in the moderate range, sitting at 201. Friday morning, the 7th, is even calmer with zero wind and glassy conditions, though the swell stays around 2 ft. By Saturday morning, the 8th, it's pumping up a notch to 3 ft from the SSW with glassy conditions again and moderate wave energy (647). That's worth an early paddle.
Sunday the 9th has another glassy morning with 4 ft SSW swell, but the afternoon gets blown out by a 12 mph onshore wind. A similar pattern holds for Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th: clean glassy mornings with 3 ft to 3 ft swell, then messy afternoons.
Now, keep your eye on Saturday morning, August 15th. That's the standout of the whole outlook. We're looking at a solid 5 ft SSW groundswell (period 16 seconds) and the wave energy is climbing into the strong range at 1009. The wind is a light NNW breeze, making for glassy conditions. This is excellent surf for anyone with some experience, as the size will be a little much for beginners. It's a river mouth, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely.
The following week continues with similar small, clean mornings. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 18th both have clean 3 ft to 4 ft SW swells with light offshore breezes. The 20th of August is a rare treat: both Thursday morning *and* afternoon look clean and glassy with a consistent 3 ft SSW swell and moderate energy.
Be aware that La Bocana is an inconsistent spot, so when it's on, it's a gem. Crowds can be an issue, especially on the better mornings, but the consistent run of tidy little waves should keep a smile on your face.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 129 | 121 | 180 | 209 | 390 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 443 | 553 | 463 | 362 | 219 | 304 | 332 | 225 | 399 | 229 | 334 | 229 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.65m | 8:45AM2.00m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:48AM1.99m | 10:23PM1.60m | 10:57AM2.00m | 11:36PM1.65m | 12:05PM2.04m | 00:45AM1.76m | 1:09PM2.10m | 1:46AM1.91m | 2:07PM2.16m | 2:41AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.38m | 3:16PM0.43m | 3:15AM0.41m | 4:24PM0.42m | 4:25AM0.42m | 5:33PM0.37m | 5:38AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.29m | 6:48AM0.32m | 7:37PM0.18m | 7:51AM0.24m | 8:29PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 49 | 121 | 57 | 71 | 68 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 443 | 553 | 463 | 362 | 167 | 84 | 157 | 225 | 268 | 229 | 334 | 172 | 215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 7 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 129 | 33 | 180 | 209 | 390 | 28 | 89 | 37 | 27 | 40 | 62 | 29 | 219 | 304 | 332 | 54 | 399 | 209 | 167 | 229 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 11 | ESE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 54 | 46 | 104 | 96 | 90 | 26 | 23 | 58 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 115 | 152 | 25 | 142 | 44 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 346 | 0 | 0 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 502 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Bocana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Bocana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Bocana surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Bocana) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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