La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what La Bocana has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the outlook for La Bocana is promising, especially for the mornings. This is a river mouth setup that’s exposed to the SSW, and that’s exactly where the bulk of our swell is coming from. The water temp is sitting at 86°, which is pretty much what you’d expect this time of year—no drama there.

We kick things off with a cracker on Friday morning, the 28th. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the NNE at just 3 mph. The water will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (762), but the quality is what counts. This is a solid session for a beginner-friendly wave.

Saturday morning, the 29th, is the real standout of the near-term. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW with that same long 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm. That’s a recipe for some proper clean lines. The energy jumps into strong territory (1169), and while the height is getting into the "experienced surfers" zone, it’s still manageable. Just be aware that an inconsistent break like La Bocana might keep you waiting a bit, but when those sets roll through, it’ll be worth it. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Sunday morning the 30th keeps the good times going with another 5ft SW swell, this time at 14 seconds. Winds are light offshore from the east at 3 mph, and it’s glassy again. Strong moderate energy (797) and very good conditions. This is another top-notch morning session.

Monday morning the 31st sees the swell ease a touch to 4ft SW, but with a glassy calm it’ll still be fun for a longboard or a fish. Energy is moderate (492). The afternoons, as you can see, are largely a write-off due to onshore and cross-onshore winds, so stick to the dawn patrols.

We hit a bit of a lull in the quality from Tuesday the 1st through Wednesday the 2nd. Swell drops to 3ft, and winds go cross-onshore, making things a bit bumpy. Not your best bet for a paddle out, but not impossible.

Then we get a nice little breather on Thursday morning the 3rd. The wind goes glassy again, with a small 3ft SSW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds. It’s small, but clean enough for a fun morning session. Energy is moderate (505).

Now, looking further out, we’ve got some real promise. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September looks like the top-tier swell of the whole run. We’re seeing 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE. Combined energy is sitting at a strong 1395—that's got some punch. This is one for the experienced crew, and it’s the best on offer in the long-range. Mark that one down, but as always with something that far out, keep an eye on the charts.

Sunday the 6th through Wednesday the 9th of September keeps a consistent pattern: 4ft to 5ft SSW swells, almost every morning is glassy or light offshore. These are your solid, reliable sessions. Not huge, but clean. Energy is moderate to strong (604 to 844).

The second week wraps up with similar conditions right through to Saturday the 12th. The mornings will have you in glassy or near-glassy water with waist-to-chest-high SSW swell. It’s a reliable run of surf, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind like that Saturday the 5th morning. The afternoons, as usual, are plagued by cross-onshore wind.

Keep an eye on that Saturday the 5th morning. It’s the one to clear your schedule for.

Rusty.

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