El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for us at El Lloret over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run to call.

Right now, and for the next several days, we’ve got a flat spell with no real surf on the cards. From Wednesday the 8th all the way through to Saturday the 11th, we’re looking at weak, short-period swell and poor conditions. Swell heights are barely scraping 4 ft, but with a period of just 4 to 6 seconds, there’s no push or shape. The wind is blowing from the north at 9 to 15 mph, and while it’s technically offshore for this spot, that’s not enough to make this junk rideable. The combined swell energy is weak – between 33 and 93 – and the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. There’s nothing here worth paddling out for.

Now, things start to improve a little from Sunday the 12th. We’ve got a bit more energy creeping in, with the swell bumping up to 3 ft from the NNW, and a period of 8 seconds – giving a moderate combined energy of 146. The wind holds offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean but still pretty weak. Sunday afternoon sees the period stretch to 10 seconds, pushing the energy to 170, but the swell drops to 3 ft. There’s a suggestion of more shape, but it’s still marginal.

Monday the 13th is similar – 3 ft from the NNW, 9-second period, and 137 energy. Offshore wind from the NNE at 9 mph keeps things tidy, but it’s just not enough wave to get excited about. Tuesday the 14th drops back even further, with 3 ft and weaker energy around 90. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind turns cross-onshore, and the wave comment mentions “moderate cross-onshore and choppy” – which is a hard pass.

Wednesday the 15th stays much the same, with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Then things pick up a notch.

From Thursday the 16th, we start to see a building trend. Swell hits 6 ft from the NNE, period 6 to 7 seconds, and combined energy jumps into the 200s. Wind is still offshore from the north at 12 to 15 mph, so the surface is clean, but the period is short – these are windswell peaks, not groundswell. It’s still poor surf conditions according to the data, but it’s more substantial than before.

Friday the 17th holds similar – 6 ft, same direction, period 7 seconds, energy around 300. Still offshore wind. If you’re desperate, you could find something, but it won’t be pretty.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. On Saturday, we’ve got 7 ft to 7 ft from the NNE, period pushing to 8 seconds, and combined energy hitting 450 to 523. Wind is solid from the north at 15 mph – offshore, clean. This is the biggest and most powerful swell of the run. Sunday follows with 7 ft and 530 energy. But, the period is still short – 8 seconds – so these are windswell lines, not groundswell. At over 6 ft, this is expert territory. Beginners should stay well clear. The steep, close-out nature of a beach or reef break with short-period swell will make it tricky even for experienced surfers.

Monday the 20th drops back to 6 ft, and then Tuesday the 21st through to Thursday the 23rd sees a second pulse. Swell builds to 8 ft from the NNE, period 9 seconds, and energy hits 815. That’s strong wave energy, but again, the short period and size mean it’s only for experts. Winds hold offshore for most of these days, so it will be clean, but the wave quality is still marked as poor. The setup here – with consistent north winds and building swell – looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through this whole period, to be honest.

Water temperature at El Lloret is 72°F, with an anomaly of +0.7°F. That’s right about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual in the water temp.

So, the honest truth? There is no true standout in this forecast. If I had to pick the best on offer, it would be Saturday the 18th into Sunday the 19th. That’s the biggest swell with offshore winds, but don’t expect quality. It’s a session for the seasoned local on a big board, and you’ll need to pick your peak wisely. For everyone else, this is a long stretch of poor surf. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say give it a miss unless you’re keen on the wind.

Rusty.

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