La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for La Bocana over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a slow start. Sunday the 19th morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19 second period, but honestly, it’s just a tease. The wind is glassy though, so it’ll be clean. The real story starts Monday morning the 20th. That’s when we get a proper pulse. A 3ft SSW groundswell, with a 16 second period, and glassy wind. The wave energy is moderate (510), and the break is a river mouth that’s exposed to the SSW – the optimum direction. This is the standout for the early week. It’ll be clean, fun, and beginner-friendly for the morning sessions. Tuesday the 21st morning is a carbon copy, and Wednesday the 22nd morning is similar but with a 13 second period, still good.

Thursday the 23rd morning sees a shift. Swell goes to 5ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds – short period wind swell. It’s glassy, so it’s rideable, but not the quality of the earlier SSW groundswell.

Now, hold onto your board. Friday the 24th morning is where things get interesting. A 3ft SSW swell with a massive 24 second period arrives. The combined energy is strong (1022). That’s a very long period groundswell for a river mouth. It’s going to be clean and glassy, but those long lines will be tricky in the river channel. This one is for experienced surfers only. The morning is the magic window.

Saturday the 25th morning is another cracker. Glassy calm, 3ft SSW swell at 21 seconds, and energy is very strong (1422). This is a true standout. The sets will be long and clean, but the same caveat applies – this long period power is best for those who know the river mouth. Expect crowds possible.

Sunday the 26th morning keeps the run going with 4ft SSW at 19 seconds, glassy, and strong energy (1179). Monday the 27th morning pushes up to 5ft SSW at 18 seconds, glassy, very strong energy (1523). This is getting big for beginners. Tuesday the 28th morning goes even bigger – 6ft SSW at 17 seconds, glassy, and very strong energy (2027). This is expert territory now.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th mornings still have size (6ft and 5ft), but the wind and conditions are less reliable. The best window is definitely the morning glass-offs.

The last real standout for the second week is Friday the 31st morning. A 4ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, glassy calm, moderate energy (636). Very clean, very fun. Then Saturday the 1st of August morning drops to 2ft SW at 16 seconds, glassy, nice energy (626). A good little session.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday the 25th morning – that 3ft, 21-second SSW groundswell with glassy wind is as good as it gets for a river mouth. The second standout is Friday the 31st morning for a cleaner, more manageable size. Expect crowds possible at this inconsistent spot when it’s good, and remember, long period swells like these can be tricky at the river mouth.

Rusty.

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