Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the Costa del Sol.

We’ve got a long run ahead, starting with a solid, consistent pulse of SSW groundswell that kicks off this Thursday. The water is sitting at about 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate, but it's the consistency and the quality that have me excited. There are some serious standouts in this forecast.

Thursday morning is where we get into it. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and we've got a light cross-offshore breeze. It's clean, it's got push, this is where you want to be. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Friday morning is glassy. A 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and dead calm wind. That's about as good as it gets for clean conditions.

Saturday morning is another clean one with 3ft at 15 seconds and a cross-off breeze. Consistent, clean, fun waves.

Now, there's a standout on Sunday. 5th of July, the wind swings offshore from the NNE with a 3ft SSW swell, but that period jumps to 18 seconds. That's a lovely, long period groundswell with clean offshore wind. It won't be huge, but the quality and shape will be top-notch. That's your standout for the first week.

Monday the 6th morning is also good, with 3ft and a 16-second period and cross-off wind. But the real standout moment is Tuesday the 7th. The morning sees 4ft at 18 seconds, clean with a cross-off breeze, and the energy is strong. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft, but the wind turns cross-on, making it a bit tricky.

Wednesday the 8th morning is a big one. 5ft at 16 seconds with a clean offshore wind from the NNE. That's pumping and clean for the experienced crew.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the second week. There are still good clean mornings, especially on the 11th (3ft, 16 seconds) and the 12th (3ft, 14 seconds with offshore wind), but the energy drops.

This break is inconsistent, so when it's on, you go. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect company on those good days. The swell direction is straight out of the SSW, which is the sweet spot, and those long period swells (over 15 seconds) will really wrap in and deliver quality.

The best of the best? Thursday morning, Friday morning, and that Sunday morning offshore session. Tuesday morning next week is the big energy standout.

Rusty.

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