La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for La Bocana over the next couple of weeks is a slow burner, with the best conditions arriving this Sunday morning. There’s a decent pulse of long-period SSW groundswell, around 5ft with a period of 15 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 86°, about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The combined energy is moderate to strong, registering 1407 early on Saturday but dropping off after that.

Let’s start with Saturday afternoon (5th September). You’ve got a clean sky but the wind is light cross-on from the WSW, so it’s not going to be smooth. Swell’s around 6ft from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds and combined energy of 1407 – sounds promising but the onshore wind and marginal surf quality mean it’s not the pick. It’s a river mouth so a big long-period swell can break a bit straight, but the main issue is the breeze.

Now, Sunday morning (6th September) is where it’s at. Glassy conditions with a light offshore from the SE, and the swell is still a solid 5ft from the SSW, 15-second period. Combined energy’s a solid 1009. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your window. It’s going to be clean and lined up. After that, the afternoon turns cross-on again and the quality drops.

Monday morning (7th September) still looks good, glassy with 4ft from the SSW, 14-second period, energy at 631. The report says very good surf. It’s a bit smaller but cleaner – good for a longboard or a bigger shortboard. By afternoon, the wind swings and it gets choppy.

From Tuesday (8th September) onward, the size drops. Tuesday morning has clean 3ft waves from the SSW, 13-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE, so it’s clean but small. Energy is 604. Wednesday morning (9th September) is even smaller at 3ft, glassy calm, but the period’s back to 16 seconds – that means clean but weak, energy 623. For experienced surfers it’s going to be frustrating.

Thursday morning (10th September) picks up a little with 3ft from the SSW, 17-second period, cross-offshore wind from the NE, clean conditions, energy 994. That’s promising for a smaller session. Friday morning (11th September) is similar with 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, glassy, energy 781 – good shape but still not big.

The second week starts to fade. Saturday 12th September morning still has 3ft from the SW, glassy, energy 453, but it’s getting weaker. By Sunday 13th, it’s down to 2ft from the SW, 13-second period, glassy, energy 230. Still rideable for a log but nothing exciting. Monday 14th is even smaller, 2ft from the SW but with a long period of 19 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, so you’ll get clean lines but barely any push. Energy 319.

Tuesday 15th September morning is a little better, 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period, glassy, energy 612. That’s the best of a weak week. Then Wednesday 16th morning jumps back to 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, glassy calm, energy 773 – that’s a solid option, but it’s over a week away and the longer range can change.

After that, Thursday 17th morning holds 4ft from the SW, glassy, 14-second period, energy 690 – still worth a look if the forecast holds. But from Friday 18th onwards, the wind picks up. Friday morning has a moderate cross-shore breeze from the E at 16 mph, making it choppy and messy. Saturday 19th is worse, with strong cross-on winds and long-period but small swell – definitely not the call.

Sunday 20th September morning has a light cross-on breeze, 3ft from the SSW, 19-second period, energy 778 – cleanish but small and likely weak. The long period makes it better for the river mouth but still not great.

Overall, the standout is Sunday 6th September morning. Glassy, clean, 5ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, combined energy 1009. It’s a solid option for experienced surfers. If you miss that, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th mornings are the next best bet, but they’re smaller and further out, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Crowds at La Bocana are sometimes an issue, so expect company on the good days. It’s inconsistent by nature, so don’t be surprised if you get a few empty days in between.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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