Cabo Lastres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s happening for Cabo Lastres. Looking at the next 16 days, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. We’re seeing a real quiet spell through the first week and a half, with no real surf on offer. The good news? It’s not going to stay like that forever.

From Wednesday, July 15th, right through to the 24th, the swell is tiny and the wind is junk. We’re looking at wave heights around 1ft to 2ft, with weak, short-period windswell. The energy is low, barely hitting 19 to 30 (weak energy). It’s a write-off. You’d be better off waxing your board and staring at the wall than paddling out. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, July 25th. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming through. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the northwest, with a proper 12-second period – that’s a groundswell, folks. The combined energy is up to 240 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some life in the water. The wind is glassy, which is a big win. The break is a point, so that longer period should wrap in nicely. But the crowds are *sometimes* here, so you might have some company. This is a solid option for the patient surfer.

Then, Sunday, July 26th keeps the momentum going. Another morning with a 3ft northwest swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 222 (moderate wave energy). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s surfable and clean.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday, July 29th. The morning session is looking like the best of the bunch. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the northwest, with a 10-second period. The energy is a solid 334 (moderate wave energy). But the key here is the wind: glassy. Absolutely glassy. This is a point break, so the swell direction is straight on the money. The water is still about average temperature. This is your best bet for a proper session. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get on it early.

After that, Thursday, July 30th has a 4ft swell from the northwest, but it’s a bit cross-on, so it’s more of a marginal call.

To sum it up: the first 10 days are a total bust. The second week wakes up, with Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th offering some clean, small waves. But the clear standout is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. That’s the one to go for. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s promising.

Rusty.

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