La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through what’s shaping up for La Bocana (Rio-Grande-La-Bocana) in the next couple of weeks.

It’s a run of small, clean surf, but nothing too wild. The real standout is Saturday, 29 August, when the swell picks up and conditions are dialled in for the experienced surfer. The water’s sitting at 87°, a touch warmer than the norm for this time of year.

We kick off Friday morning, 21 August. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. Combined energy is weak (277), so it’s a gentle start. It’s a river mouth, so it’s inconsistent and best for beginners, but with that glassy morning, it’s a nice little option.

Saturday morning, 22 August, is similar: 3 ft SSW swell, 11-second period, glassy wind, and moderate energy (387). Still small, but clean. The afternoons get a bit cross-on and messy, so stick to the mornings.

Sunday morning, 23 August, is where things start to lift. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, giving it more grunt. Combined energy is moderate (535), and glassy conditions make for lovely, clean waves. This is a good one for the early bird.

Monday morning, 24 August, is a real treat. The swell is only 2 ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (512), and it’s glassy. That long period will shape up nicely at the river mouth, where the current helps it stand up. Just keep in mind that a long period can make beach breaks a bit too straight, but this spot handles it well.

We then have a string of small but clean mornings right through to the end of the month. Tuesday 25 August, Wednesday 26 August, and Thursday 27 August all offer 2 ft to 1 ft SSW swell with periods from 15 to 18 seconds, glassy winds, and moderate energy. They’re all good for a quiet, peaceful paddle, but nothing to get too excited about.

Then comes the standout. Friday morning, 28 August, shows 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, strong energy (565), and glassy conditions. The afternoon holds that same swell with even stronger energy (618) and remains glassy. That’s a solid day of clean, punchy waves.

But the real highlight is Saturday, 29 August. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 1183 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is glassy, so it’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is SSW, which is right on the money for this spot. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy, but the morning is pure gold.

Sunday morning, 30 August, is still very good: 5 ft SW swell, 15-second period, moderate-to-strong energy (918), and glassy wind. A great follow-up session.

From there, we slide into the first week of September with clean, glassy mornings and swell around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, with periods of 13 to 14 seconds. The energy stays moderate to strong, and conditions are tidy. The morning of Tuesday, 1 September, and Wednesday, 2 September, are both worth a look.

By Thursday, 3 September, the swell drops a touch but the glassy morning still gives a clean 2 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. Friday, 4 September, looks a bit more mixed with a cross shore wind, but still a decent 4 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and strong energy.

And finally, Saturday, 5 September, finishes the run with a glassy morning, 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (927). A solid way to close out the outlook.

So, if you’re after the best of the best, get yourself down to La Bocana on the morning of Saturday, 29 August. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and just right for the experienced surfer.

Rusty.

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