Ticla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, let's talk Ticla. This is a classic point break that's got a nice run of swell coming through the next couple of weeks. The water is a warm 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. We're looking at a solid, consistent window of groundswell from the south-southwest, with very long periods between 15 and 18 seconds. That long period energy is perfect for a point break like this, giving you long, lined-up walls and plenty of time between sets to paddle back out.

The week kicks off on Wednesday, 26 August with a clean morning. Swell is a modest 3ft from the SW, but the wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined wave energy is moderate at 352. It's a small but fun start. Thursday morning, the 27th, is a little better with 2ft of SSW swell, glassy SE wind at 3 mph, and the energy jumps to 571. The waves are still small, but the conditions are pristine.

Now, the real standout is Friday, 28 August. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW in the morning, with a light offshore wind from the NE at 6 mph. The combined energy hits 1264, which is strong. By the afternoon, it's even better: 5ft from the SW, glassy south wind, and energy soaring to 1984. These are excellent waves for experienced surfers, with that long 17-18 second period pushing in clean, powerful lines. Saturday morning, the 29th, holds strong with 5ft SSW swell, light cross-offshore wind from the east, and energy at 1675. This is the best of the first week.

The surf drops off a bit Sunday and Monday with some risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds, keeping the quality down. Tuesday, 1 September, sees a return to clean conditions in the morning with 3ft SSW swell, cross-offshore wind, and energy at 704. The next big push comes on Thursday, 3 September. The morning is glassy with 4ft SW swell, 17-second period, and energy at 1394. The afternoon is even better: 4ft from the SSW, glassy wind, 17-second period, and energy at 1558.

Friday, 4 September, is another standout. The morning brings 6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a powerful 1812 energy reading. This is big, clean groundswell, but at 6ft, it's getting into expert territory, especially on a point break where those long period waves can really stand up and throw. Saturday morning, 5 September, is still strong with 5ft SSW swell, glassy wind, and energy at 1230.

We have a small gap in quality on the 6th and 7th as the wind picks up. Then, Tuesday, 8 September, offers a glassy morning with only 2ft of long-period SW swell (18 seconds) and energy at 693, but the afternoon turns ugly with a 6ft SSE swell at a short 9-second period and onshore wind. That's a choppy, messy combination.

The final two standouts come on Wednesday, 9 September, and Thursday, 10 September. Wednesday morning is a beautiful call: 4ft SW swell, 17-second period, completely calm wind (0 mph), glassy conditions, and energy at 1145. Thursday morning follows with 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy NW wind, and energy at 1074. Both are excellent for experienced surfers.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday, 28 August, and Friday, 4 September. Both mornings have that mix of bigger swell, clean wind, and powerful energy. The crowd factor at Ticla is "sometimes," so you might have some company, but with a spread of good days, it should be manageable.

Rusty.

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