El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days at El Lloret are a tough watch. The forecast keeps throwing up “poor surf conditions” for every single session, and there’s no standout window to get excited about. The swell is coming from the north-northeast, which is offshore for this reef break, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just not there. We’ve got a solid run of surf from around Thursday 16 July onwards, but it’s all blown out or messy. For a spot that’s generally consistent, this is a real dry spell, but it happens – forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope.

Let’s start at the beginning. Saturday 11 July is a total non-starter. Tiny swell at 2 ft from the NNE with a period of just 5 seconds – that’s weak, fat, and gutless. Water temp is 72°, which is about average for the time of year. Combined wave energy is a paltry 30. Morning wind is a light breeze from the north, but it’s onshore, so it’s doing nothing good. The afternoon picks up a moderate breeze at 12 mph, still onshore. Just don’t bother.

Sunday 12 July looks a bit better on paper – swell bumps to 4 ft from the NNW with a period of 8–10 seconds, and combined energy hits 185 to 248, so we’re moving into moderate energy. But it’s still all onshore wind from the north, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” The longer period on Sunday afternoon (10 seconds) would usually mean better shape, but with the wind in your face, it’s a frustrating paddle for nothing.

Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 July, the swell drops back to 2 ft–3 ft, and the wind turns cross-onshore from the NNE. The wave state is described as “gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy.” Combined energy is weak to moderate (63–168). This is not the kind of session you’d drive for.

From Wednesday 15 July, the swell starts building again. By Thursday 16 July, we’re looking at 5 ft–6 ft from the NNE with a period of 6–7 seconds – short period, so it’ll be weak and crumbly. Combined energy climbs to 231–315, but the wind is a moderate onshore breeze at 12–16 mph. Still poor.

Then from Friday 17 July through to Monday 20 July, the swell really cranks. Heights go from 7 ft up to 8 ft from the NNE, with combined energy shooting up to 1249 – that’s strong wave energy. The period is 8–10 seconds, so it’s a mix of windswell and groundswell. But the wind is relentless: 16 mph from the north, onshore, every session. For a reef break, that’s a recipe for a washing machine. At 8 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, but with that onshore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The reef is fairly exposed, so there’s no shelter from the mess.

The second week, from 21 July to 26 July, the swell slowly drops back from 8 ft to 4 ft, but the pattern stays the same – onshore winds from the north-northeast at 12–16 mph, with occasional cross-onshore on Wednesday 22 July. Combined energy goes from 974 down to 205. The period stays around 8 seconds, so it’s short, weak, and wind-affected. No real standouts here.

Bottom line: El Lloret is a reef break that needs clean, offshore conditions to work, and we’re just not getting them. The swell is there, but the wind is a killer. The best looking session on paper is Sunday 12 July morning with 4 ft from the NNW and a light breeze from the north – but it’s still onshore, and the wave comment says poor. If you’re desperate, that’s your best bet, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. For the rest of the run, it’s a hard pass. Crowds are often around here, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about company this time.

Rusty.

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