El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The 16-day window kicks off with a bit of a drought, but there’s some life in the second week. Here’s the rundown.

The first solid surf recommendation comes on Friday, 31 July for El Lloret. This is a reef break, so it’s got a bit of a structure to it, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The conditions are a bit messy to start, though. The wind’s coming from the NNE at 9 mph, putting it cross-on, and the swell is a weak 5 ft from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is low, at 210. It’s a bit of a bumpy, average wave, and honestly, for a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, the swell drops off to 4 ft to 4 ft, still with the same short period and poor surf conditions. The wind switches to NNW on Saturday morning, turning it more onshore, which doesn’t help. The whole first week from 31 July through to 5 August, the swell stays small, between 3 ft and 5 ft, the period is short (6 to 7 seconds), and the combined energy barely gets above 200. It’s just not a good time for a paddle. The break is consistent, but the waves are messy and weak.

Now, the real standout comes in the second week, starting from Thursday, 6 August. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the NNE, and the period sticks at 6 seconds, but the energy climbs to 187. The wind is from the NNW at 16 mph, which is directly onshore, so it’s going to be a bit choppy, but the size is starting to build. The real jump happens on Friday, 7 August. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 615. That’s moderate wave energy, but it’s significant for this spot. The wind is still onshore from the NNW at 16 mph, but the size is there. This is not a beginner wave; at 8 ft, it’s in the expert-only zone. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit dumpy, but the reef bottom will help shape it up. The crowds are listed as “often,” so expect a few other heads out there.

Saturday, 8 August, sees the swell drop slightly to 7 ft but with a longer period of 8 seconds, and the energy stays strong at 580. The wind backs off to 9 mph from the N, turning it onshore. This is a better day for a solid surfer, with the wave size still big and the period giving a bit more shape. The peak is Saturday afternoon, with 8 ft and 8 seconds, and energy hitting 630. That’s the best call for the whole window. The wind is light, so it’s not ideal but it’s manageable.

The best on offer is that Saturday, 8 August afternoon, and the Sunday, 9 August mornings. The swell drops to 6 ft on Sunday, still with 8 seconds, and the energy is 428. The wind is from the NNW at 12 mph, onshore, but it’s a cleaner wave than the early week. The rest of the week from 10 August to 15 August, the swell hovers between 6 ft and 7 ft, with periods of 7 to 8 seconds, and the energy stays in the 400s to 500s. The wind stays onshore, so it’s never glassy, but the size is there for a good session. The last day, 15 August, sees the swell drop to 6 ft, and the energy falls to 330, so it’s fading out.

If you’re looking for the absolute best, it’s the Saturday, 8 August afternoon. The swell is 8 ft from the NNE, period of 8 seconds, and the energy is 630. The wind is light at 9 mph from the N, making it onshore but not too strong. For the experts, this is the one. The Sunday, 9 August morning is also a good call, with 6 ft and 8 seconds, but the wind is a bit stronger.

So, for the first week, it’s a wash. The second week, starting 6 August, is where it gets interesting. The standout is the 8 August.

Rusty.

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