El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch of the 16-day window is a tough one for a paddle. The only break on the radar is El Lloret, a reef setup that’s consistent and fairly exposed to the swell, but the conditions just aren’t playing ball.

From Tuesday the 28th right through, the surf is marked as poor. The swell sticks around 4.3ft to 5.6ft from the NNE, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds, and the wind is howling from the N and NNE at 9 to 15 mph, blowing onshore. The water temperature is sitting at 73.8°, which is about 1.8° warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a warm anomaly, but nothing wild. The combined swell energy is moderate, ranging from 138 to 321 (so you’re getting some push, but it’s messy). There’s no standout period here, folks – it’s all short-period wind swell, and the wind is wrecking the surface.

The gap without a recommendation runs from the 28th of July all the way through, with no good surf on offer. Even into the first week of August, the swell picks up a bit – 5.9ft to 6.6ft from the NNE, with periods creeping to 8 seconds, and energy climbing into the 300s and 500s – but every single entry still says “poor surf conditions.” The wind stays onshore from the N or NNE, 9 to 15 mph, and the waves are just choppy and unappealing.

By the 8th of August and beyond, the swell hits 6.9ft, and energy peaks at 641, but it’s still a no-go with the wind. The period finally gets to 9 seconds on the 8th afternoon and 9th, but it’s too little, too late with onshore gusts. The 12th of August is the last day in the window, and it’s cross-onshore, choppy – honestly, a reef like El Lloret needs clean, offshore winds to shine, and we’re not getting that.

This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you ask me. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a long blank run. Hang tight.

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