El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are going to be a bit of a grind, to be honest. We’ve got a lot of northerly wind and a lot of onshore energy, and it’s going to be tough to find anything that’s truly clean. The swell is there, but it’s not pretty. We’ve got a long stretch ahead where the surf is just going to be poor, so if you’re keen, pick your moments and don’t expect perfection.

The first real window we’re looking at starts on Wednesday, the 26th of August. It’s not good. We’ve got a 3ft north swell at 9 seconds, but with a 12 mph north wind on it, it’s going to be messy. The energy is weak, only 165, so it’s not even worth getting wet for. This poor run continues through Thursday and Friday. Thursday morning drops to 2ft, which is almost flat, and then Thursday afternoon bumps up to 4ft but with a terrible 5-second period. That’s just wind chop. Friday has a bit more size, 5ft to 6ft, but the period is short and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s just going to be a washing machine.

The first time we see anything with real push is Saturday the 29th of August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the energy jumps way up to 690. That’s a solid bump of energy, but the wind is still cross-onshore from the NNE at 16 mph. It’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Not ideal, but at least there’s some power behind it. Sunday the 30th is similar, 4ft but with a bit cleaner wind, though still onshore.

We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions from the 31st of August right through to the 7th of September. The swell stays in the 3ft to 6ft range, but the periods are short and the wind is relentless. There’s a bit of a jump in energy on the 2nd of September, with 456 and 436, and again on the 7th with 572, but the wind is still on it. It’s all just junky, wind-affected surf. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Now, the one true standout in this whole window is the morning of Tuesday, the 8th of September. This is the only time the forecast shows a marginal forecast instead of just poor. We’ve got 6ft of NNE swell at 8 seconds, but the wind drops right out, a light breeze from the NE at just 6 mph. It’s a light cross-onshore, just a few ripples on the surface. That’s going to be the cleanest we see it. The energy is still moderate at 435, and the swell direction is right in line with the optimum for El Lloret. This is the one to get on. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the best on offer by a long way. After that, it’s back to the grind.

So, for the next two weeks, keep your expectations low. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no drama there. The real story is just the wind. It’s relentless. If you’re a kitesurfer, some of these days with 5ft to 6ft of swell and 16 mph onshore wind are going to look a lot more fun than for us paddle surfers. But for the crew looking for a clean wave, you’re waiting for that Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s the only one with a chance.

Rusty.

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