La Ticla - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (July – February)

This eight-month window delivers La Ticla's most consistent and high-quality surf. The North Pacific tropical activity in summer and fall feeds the beach with long-period SSW-to-W swell, while a dominant high-pressure ridge over the continent drives reliable offshore winds from the NNW-to-W quadrant. The result is clean, powerful waves averaging 1.3–1.5m with a period staying above 13s. September and October stand out with ideal wind percentages exceeding 60% and slightly larger swell, making them the crown jewels of the year.

Fair Surf Season (March – April)

As the northern winter storm track weakens, the frequency of offshore wind drops into the 44–50% range, but the swell quality remains high. March and April still see ample SSW-to-W swell, with the average height peaking at 1.3–1.4m and periods of 14s. The waves remain hollow and rippable, but you’ll need to pick your windows more carefully as the afternoon sea breeze picks up. This is a good shoulder season for less crowded lineups.

Low Surf Season (May – June)

Late spring and early summer are the leanest months at La Ticla. The trade winds shift and weaken, reducing the ideal wind occurrence to just 37–40%. Although the swell is still present—dominated by SSW and S directions—the average height remains at 1.4m, and periods are long. However, frequent onshore winds (from the SW and W) mess up the wave face, leading to choppy and less organized conditions. Surfable days exist but require patient forecasting. This is a great time for a proper tow rig if you can score the rare day with offshore flow.

May: The Low Point – Onshore Winds Rise

May is the toughest month for consistent quality at La Ticla. The average height remains 1.4m and the period 14.2s, but the swell orientation becomes extremely narrow: SSW dominates with a massive 68.4%, followed by SW at 27.4%. While the swell direction is still good, the ideal wind percentage plummets to 37%. Onshore winds from the SW and W overwhelm the wave face, leading to frequent choppy conditions. The few days with offshore flow (from the NE quadrant) can be world-class, but they are rare. Patience is key.