El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast for this stretch is a real kick in the guts – we’ve got consistent swell running through the whole 16-day window, but the wind is just blowing it to bits. The whole period is rated poor, so don’t be expecting any magic. Still, if you’re keen, there’s a peak to watch.

The first surfable push comes in on Wednesday morning, 12 August. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the NNE, but it’s got a short period of just 6 seconds – that’s weak, wind-affected stuff. The combined wave energy is low (163), and the wind is a moderate 16 mph onshore from the north. It’s messy. That pattern holds through the week – swell ticks up to 6 ft by Saturday the 15th, but the wind stays onshore from the NNE at 12 mph, with energy climbing to moderate (440). Still, every row is marked “poor surf conditions.” The setup is a reef, which should offer some shape, but with that wind direction, it’s going to be bumpy and choppy.

Moving into the second week, the swell eases slightly but the wind doesn’t let up. On Monday 17 August, we see a jump in period to 8 seconds, then 9 seconds by Tuesday – that’s a longer period, groundswell energy, which would normally mean better waves. Unfortunately, the onshore wind (NNW 9 mph) keeps it from cleaning up. Energy is solid (451 on Tuesday morning). By Wednesday 19 August, the wind backs off a little to a light breeze (6 mph from the NE), but it’s cross-onshore, and the swell drops to 4 ft. Still poor.

The end of the week and into the weekend of 22-23 August sees a real uptick in swell size – 6 ft to 6 ft, with periods hitting 9 to 10 seconds and energy climbing into the strong range (654 on Sunday 23 August). But again, the wind is onshore at 16 mph. The reef will handle the size, but it’s going to be a battle. For the last few days, from 25 August, the swell stays around 6 ft to 8 ft, with periods dropping back to 8 seconds. The wind remains onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE. The final day of the forecast, 27 August, shows 8 ft that is only for experts, but the wind is onshore at 16 mph – that’s dangerous, not fun.

Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The wind is the enemy all the way through. If you’re desperate, the best window might be the mornings of the 17th and 18th of August, when the swell has a longer period (9 seconds) and the wind is a gentle breeze (9 mph) from the NNW, which is onshore, not offshore. The energy is moderate to strong (373-451), but it’s still "poor surf conditions." The water temp is not flagged as unusual, so it’s about average for the time of year.

Bottom line: there’s swell, but the wind is trashing it. This is a reef break that needs clean conditions to shine. Might be more interesting for a kite session than a paddle. Keep an eye on the forecast, though – it can change.

Rusty

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