El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a real honest look at what's on the menu over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough stretch.

Right now, the water’s sitting at a warm 73°, which is about one degree above where it should be for this time of year, so it’s a touch toastier than normal. But that’s where the good news ends for a while.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell. The first actual surf recommendation doesn’t show up until the 14th of July, and even then, it’s a real struggle. El Lloret, a fairly exposed reef break, is our only option. From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to at least Wednesday the 29th of July, every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions. That’s a solid two-week gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The problem is persistent onshore wind. For day after day, it’s coming from the North or North-Northeast, blowing straight onto the break. The swell is there, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell at just 5 to 8 seconds. The combined energy levels are weak to moderate—starting at just 61 and climbing to a peak of 748 by the 26th of July. But raw energy doesn’t mean much when the wind is shredding the surface.

For the first week, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with cross-onshore winds. By Thursday the 16th, we see a bump to 4 ft, but it’s coming from the NE with a 5-second period and onshore wind, so it’s just a bumpy mess. There’s a period from the 17th to the 24th where the swell sits between 5 ft and 6 ft, but again, the wind is on it, and the period is short. Over 5 ft, this is getting too big for beginners, but with the conditions, it’s not great for anyone.

The real tease is the last few days. On Saturday the 25th of July, the swell builds to 6 ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 411. The wind is from the NNW, which is onshore for this spot. Then on Sunday the 26th of July, we get the biggest swell of the window: 8 ft, also from the NNE, with an 8-second period, and combined energy of 748. That’s a powerful, moderate wave energy. But it’s still onshore, and at that size, it’s only for experts. If the wind had swung offshore, it would have been a real standout, but it didn’t.

The only thing I can say is that the reef at El Lloret is consistent, so it’s trying to break, but the wind is just ruining it. For this area, a blank run like this is a bit more normal than you’d hope. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty.

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