Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk surf for the Costa del Sol. We've got a solid little run of swell coming our way, but like a lot of spots around here, the timing is everything. The early part of the week is where the magic is, so don't sleep on it.

The standout for this whole stretch is the opening session: Wednesday, July 29th, first thing in the morning. We've got a clean 5 ft SSW groundswell wrapping in with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period energy, which means long walls and plenty of push. The wind is glassy from the north, not a ripple on it. The water's running at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the boardies are a go. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 1310, and believe me, it'll feel it. This one's for the more experienced crew – that 5 ft could throw a bit of weight.

The wind holds for the morning, but by Wednesday afternoon the onshore kicks in from the SSW, so unless you're just desperate, I'd be out of the water.

Thursday morning the 30th is another good shout. The swell has eased a touch to 4 ft, still from the SSW, 14-second period – still quality groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, leaving the face clean. The energy is moderate 680. That's a good all-rounder window for anyone who's comfortable.

Friday and Saturday mornings both offer clean conditions with nice offshore or glassy winds, but the swell drops off to around 3 ft to 3 ft. It's fun, but nothing to write home about compared to what came before. The energy drops too, down to the 330 to 420 range.

Now, there’s a gap in the middle of the week. Not much happening on the afternoons and the swell stays small through the first week of August. Surfable but ordinary.

But hold on – here comes a sneaky pick. Look at Friday, August 7th morning. The swell jumps back up to 3 ft, but it's a very long-period SSW groundswell with an 18-second interval. The energy jumps to 539. That's proper juice. Offshore wind from the NE keeps it glassy. This is a good one, but it's ten days out, so just keep an eye on it.

The following weekend, August 8th and 9th mornings, also look promising. Saturday the 8th has a clean 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, with winds that go from a gentle offshore to flat calm by the afternoon. Excellent clean conditions. Energy up around 660 to 728. That's a solid weekend window.

The very best day for quality might actually be Tuesday, August 11th morning. Swell at 3 ft, but with a 20-second period from the SSW. That's a deep ocean pulse. The energy is high at 709. With a NE cross-offshore breeze, the lines will be clean and long. Again, it's in the second week, so don't hang your hat on it, but it’s got potential.

Overall, the pick of the crop is Wednesday morning July 29th, hands down, with a second standout on Saturday August 8th. The Costa del Sol is known as a beginner-friendly spot, but the bigger morning swells early on will test you. Crowds can happen, especially on the weekends, so get there early.

Summing it up: get on the July 29th morning for the best combo of size, quality, and wind. After that, keep an eye on August 8th. The rest of the time, it's small but clean enough for a log.

Rusty.

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