Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for the Costa del Sol.

So, the pattern here is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a very solid groundswell pulse arriving late in the first week, but before that, it’s mostly small stuff. The first day, Wednesday the 29th of July, has a 5-foot SSW swell but it’s blown out by a strong onshore wind, so we wouldn’t paddle out. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 30th is where it gets a little interesting. Thursday morning, the swell drops to 4 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore. That’s clean surf. The combined energy is moderate (677). This is a decent option for a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect non-stop waves. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out.

Friday morning, the 31st, is similar with a 3-foot SSW swell and light cross-off winds, but the energy is dropping (422). It’s still clean, but nothing to write home about.

The real standout? Look at the start of the second week. Saturday, the 8th of August, we see a new pulse of SSW groundswell coming in at 3 to 4 feet with a 16-second period. That’s proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (671 to 793). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore all day Saturday and into Sunday morning. This is the best on offer. The long period means the waves will have good shape, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight. It’s a point break or reef that would really shine here. It’s also a beginner-friendly height, so it’s not too big for most.

Monday the 10th of August morning has a drop in size to 3 feet, but that’s still clean with offshore winds. Then, the following Tuesday morning, the 11th, sees another long-period pulse (19 seconds) of 3 feet SSW swell with offshore winds again. The energy is strong (722). This is promising, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday the 12th morning and Thursday the 13th morning also have clean, offshore conditions with 3 to 3 feet SSW swells. The pattern holds for a few days.

The best bet is Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August. That’s where the size, the long period, and the clean winds all line up. It’s the standout of the whole forecast. The beach breaks might be a bit wonky with that long period, but if you find a point or a reef, it’ll be magic.

Rusty.

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