La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks down at La Bocana.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there are some real gems to keep an eye on. The river mouth setup here is all about the right swell direction, and luckily, we’ve got a persistent, consistent groundswell from the SSW that’s gonna be ticking away. The water temp feels about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real standout for clean waves is Monday morning, July 13th. Glassy conditions, no wind at all, with a 3 ft SSW groundswell pushing in at 13 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (465), and it’s going to be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly wave, though it’s an inconsistent break so don’t expect constant action. The window is short, though — by the afternoon it’s already choppy and messy.

Tuesday morning the 14th is more of the same good stuff: 3 ft, glassy, light NE air. That early session will beat the onshore junk that shows up later. Wednesday and Thursday mornings follow the same pattern — small, clean, and good for a beginner paddle. Friday the 17th stands out as well: a clean, offshore NNE breeze at 6 mph with a 2 ft, 14-second swell. That longer period will give the waves more shape and push, but the size is still super manageable.

Saturday the 18th is another solid call for the morning crew. Clean, offshore, 3 ft at 13 seconds. It’s small but tidy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Mark your calendar for Monday the 20th. Monday morning has zero wind, absolutely glassy, with a 3 ft swell from the SW at a very long 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 541 (moderate). This is groundswell territory, and while it’s still small, the quality will be there. Tuesday the 21st morning is nearly identical — glassy, 3 ft, 15 seconds. Those two mornings are the pick of the first two weeks in terms of quality conditions for a learner-friendly wave.

The pattern stays quiet through midweek, but the energy drops off sharply by Thursday the 23rd. That morning is tiny (1 ft, energy just 93) and barely worth a look.

Now for the long-range prize. On Saturday morning, July 25th, there’s a risk of thunderstorms but the ocean is flat calm and glassy. A 2 ft SSW groundswell rolls in with a very long 21-second period. The energy is strong (513). That’s a super long-period swell, which at a river mouth like La Bocana should line up nicely. It’s small in height but the pulse will be noticeable.

Then Sunday the 26th morning — that’s the one to watch. Glassy wind, 3 ft from the SSW at 19 seconds, and the energy is cranking at 893 (strong). That’s the most powerful combination of the whole outlook. It’s not huge, but the quality and consistency will be there. Monday the 27th morning and Tuesday the 28th morning are also excellent follow-up sessions: glassy, 3 ft to 3 ft with long periods (16–18 seconds) and energy well into the 500s.

Because the waves rarely push above 3 ft, this is safe for beginners all the way through. The crowd situation is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company at the peak but it won’t be a zoo.

Overall, the mornings are your friend here. If you can get out on July 20th, 21st, or that big Sunday the 26th, you’ll be smiling.

Rusty.

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