La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for this stretch of coast.

The whole setup is built around a river mouth that needs a specific swell direction to fire. The good news is, that direction is showing up. The bad news is, it’s a slow start and the afternoons get blown out. Stick to the mornings.

Tuesday morning (August 4th) is tiny but clean. We’re talking a 2ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, but the energy is weak (210). The water temp is about normal for this time of year. Glassy wind makes it a nice paddle.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings (5th and 6th August) are more of the same: waist-high waves (2 to 2ft) with clean conditions. The energy is low (152 and 163). The afternoons are a choppy cross-on mess, so get out before lunch.

Friday morning (7th August) is where things start to tick up. Still small (2ft), but the period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy is building (308). That’s a long-period groundswell for a river mouth, which can make the wave stand up a bit too straight. However, with glassy wind, it’s worth a look.

Now for the highlights. Saturday morning (8th August) is a cracker. A 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and the energy is cranking (737). Glassy wind, clean lines. That’s a proper session. Sunday morning (9th August) is similar, a touch bigger at 4ft, with the same glassy feel and strong energy (637). This is the best of the first week.

Monday morning (10th August) holds at 3ft with glassy conditions and good energy (530). The pattern is clear: mornings are the go, afternoons are a write-off.

Into the second week, the long-range stuff looks promising. Tuesday morning (11th August) is nice with 3ft and glassy conditions, but the afternoon brings a risk of t-storms and a gusty NE wind. Friday morning (14th August) is a real highlight: a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, clean offshore wind from the NNE, and strong energy (630). That’s a quality wave for a river mouth, but with that period, it might be a bit straight.

The absolute standout of the whole 16-day window? Saturday morning (15th August). We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, a solid 16-second period, and the energy is nearly maxed out (999). The wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s the pick of the run. It’s a solid size for this spot, but still manageable for a confident beginner. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you’ve got a good chance of having it to yourself.

Sunday morning (16th August) is another good one: 4ft, glassy, and clean. The energy is healthy (589). The consistency is “inconsistent” here, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when the sets roll in, they’ll be worth the wait.

Bottom line: mornings are your friend, and circle Saturday the 15th as your best bet. The afternoons are a lost cause.

Rusty.

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