Cabo Lastres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty with a look at what we've got coming up in the surf. Over the next couple of weeks, it's going to be a real test of patience around here. The honest truth is that the best waves are going to be few and far between, and we'll have to wait over a week for anything that even gets close to half decent. Let's not beat around the bush.

First up, there's a massive gap with zero worthwhile surf. We're looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions from now until the 16th of August. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is all over the place. It's just not worth paddling out for.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. Cabo Lastres is a point break that's consistent and exposed to the NW, and it's the one spot that might finally start to show some life. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°. We're looking at a 4ft NW swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it won't have much grunt. The combined energy is moderate at 197, and conditions will be glassy with a light W wind. It's a "surfable waves but very ordinary" situation, but it's the best we've seen. The waves will be small and a bit weak, but at least it'll be clean. This spot is for experts, so don't even think about it if you're learning.

The next morning, Monday the 17th of August, looks similar. Another morning with glassy conditions, a 4ft N swell and 7-second period, and moderate energy at 146. It's another one of those days where you might get a few fun ones if you're an expert, but it's far from epic.

After that, we slide back into a long, flat spell. The wind remains messy, and the swell drops back to near nothing through the 20th of August. There is a little spike in energy on the 21st of August, with a 12-second period swell from the NNW and combined energy of 173, but the wind is junk, from the ENE, so it's a write-off.

Things get a bit more interesting towards the end of the run. On the 23rd of August, the swell picks up to 5ft from the NW, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 320, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it's going to be a messy, choppy affair. This late in the game, it's a long-range call, so don't bank on it. The 24th of August has a similar story: 5ft N swell, but with a stronger 16 mph cross-onshore wind. It's going to be blown out.

24th of August onward, the swell starts to fade again, and the wind keeps it from being anything special. The 27th of August shows a clean glassy morning, but the swell is just 1.0ft, so it's a total non-starter.

So, the bottom line: if you're an expert and you're desperate for a paddle, the mornings of the 16th and 17th of August at Cabo Lastres are your only real shot at something clean, but don't expect much. For everyone else, it's a two-week wait for poor surf. Keep your eyes on the horizon, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty

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