Cala De Meron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days look pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’re looking at Cala De Meron in the Cabo de Palos area, and it’s a real struggle. The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention is Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, carrying a moderate wave energy of 379. The wind is a light cross-shore from the ENE at 6 mph, which will keep things a bit bumpy, but it’s surfable. The water’s sitting at 69° right now, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The problem is, after that Monday morning, it’s a long, dry spell. From Monday afternoon all the way through to the early hours of Sunday, the 2nd of August, the conditions are just rubbish. The wind swings around, the swell drops off, and the wave quality is poor. You’ll see a few glassy moments on Thursday and Friday mornings, but the swell is tiny – around 2ft – so there’s just nothing to ride.

We do get a little pulse on Saturday the 1st of August, with some 3ft to 4ft waves from the north, but the wind is messy and the period is short, so it’s just a chop-fest. Not worth your time.

The best chance for a decent surf comes on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. It’s glassy with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, and we’ve got 4ft of swell from the north. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit weak and mushy, but the glassy conditions will make it clean. The wave energy is moderate at 108. If you’re a beginner, this is your window – it’s small enough and clean. Just know that it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets.

Looking further out, the second week is a total write-off. The swell stays tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the energy levels are pitiful. Monday the 10th of August has a glassy morning with 3ft from the NNW and a period of 8 seconds, giving moderate energy of 140, but it’s still just ordinary conditions. After that, it’s a slow fade into nothing.

There’s a standout window here, and that’s the Sunday morning (2nd of August). The glassy wind and the 4ft swell from the north, while not perfect, will give you the cleanest waves of the entire forecast. It’s the only time the stars align even a little. Crowds are a possibility at Cala De Meron, so if you’re keen, get there early.

Honestly, for most of this period, the setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with the wind and chop. The surf just isn’t cooperating.

Rusty.

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