La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for La Bocana. We got a bit of a slow start, but hold onto your boards because the second half of this run looks absolutely pumping.

The first few days are pretty quiet. We’re looking at small clean surf on the mornings of the 17th, 18th, and 19th with that SSW groundswell coming in around 2ft to 3ft. The periods are long, around 13 to 19 seconds, which usually means good shape but long waits between sets. The wind is light offshore from the NNE, making for clean conditions. It’s not big, but it’s a great time for a beginner to get out there and get some practice. The water is warm at 86°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

Then we hit Monday the 20th. The morning session is a standout. We got a south-west swell at 3ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy from the NE. That’s a recipe for some silky, clean lines. The combined swell energy is moderate (567), and the waves should be super fun for a longboard or a mid-length. This is the one to circle for the near term.

After that, things go a little quiet again through the midweek, with small surf and tricky onshore winds in the afternoons.

Now, for the real fireworks. From Friday the 24th through the end of the month, the ocean turns on. This is the big ticket window. On the morning of the 24th, the swell jumps to 3ft, but the period stretches to a massive 24 seconds, and we get glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy reading is a solid 1128 (strong). This is proper groundswell. It’s not huge in height, but that energy will be felt.

Saturday the 25th morning is another cracker. The swell kicks up to 4ft from the SSW with a 21-second period. Glassy again from the ESE. The energy is even stronger at 1468. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will have real push.

Sunday the 26th keeps the party going. We got 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and glassy wind in the morning and afternoon. The energy is over 1300. The same goes for Monday the 27th with 5ft swell and glassy conditions all day – that’s expert territory size-wise. Tuesday the 28th stays solid at 5ft with clean morning conditions. This whole stretch from the 24th to the 28th is a sustained run of quality, powerful surf. The sets will be well-spaced but very lined-up, which is typical for this kind of long-period swell. Just watch out for those afternoon sea breezes and the risk of thunderstorms that pop up from the 26th onward.

Thursday the 30th morning is a final little bonus with 4ft swell, glassy conditions, and very good energy (604). A nice way to wrap it up.

Rusty

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