Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for the Costa del Sol.

The pattern over the next couple of weeks is a pretty consistent run of small, clean morning surf, with a couple of notable pulses of bigger energy further out. It’s not a barnstormer of a forecast, but there are a couple of windows that look really sweet if you time it right. The water is sitting at a balmy 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—so ditch the wetsuit, you won’t need it.

The first call is for Saturday the 11th. Morning is your only real shot. We’ve got a long-period SSW groundswell at 4 ft, period at 16 seconds, and a light NNE offshore breeze making it clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (672). It’s a solid, clean start—but it’s an inconsistent break here, so be patient. Expect some company as crowds are sometimes an issue.

Sunday the 12th looks a little smaller at 3 ft from the SSW, but with offshore NE wind again in the morning, the conditions will be tidy. By the afternoon, a cross-onshore breeze messes it up, so stick to the morning sessions. Monday through to the following Saturday (the 13th to the 19th) is a rinse-and-repeat pattern: mornings with clean, waist-high waves in the 2 ft to 3 ft range, good offshore or cross-off winds, and then choppy afternoons. Nothing to get too excited about, but reliable fun for a beginner or a longboard.

Now, I want to flag a couple of standout mornings that look really promising. Monday the 20th and Wednesday the 22nd both show clean 3 ft to 3 ft SSW swell, with light offshore winds and glassy conditions. Good energy, clean faces—these are your best bets for quality waves if you can get out early.

Friday the 24th is a long-range standout to watch. The morning forecast shows a very long-period groundswell at 2 ft from the SSW, with a period of 24 seconds. The combined swell energy is strong (608). With a light cross-off breeze, this is prime for a reef or point break setup. Could be some beautiful, lined-up waves.

And then there’s Saturday the 26th. This is the big one, but it’s for experts only. A solid 10 ft swell from the SE, short 9-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. The combined swell energy is very strong (2606). That size, with that much power, is no joke. Beginners stay out of the water—this is for experienced crew only. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so hit it early.

Overall, it’s a quiet start, but the second half of the outlook has a couple of gems. Keep an eye on the 20th, the 24th, and the big 26th morning if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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