El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one for El Lloret. We're looking at a real flat spell to kick things off, and I gotta tell you, it ain't pretty.

Right now, for the first few days, we've got barely a ripple. Swell is tiny, around 3 ft to 4 ft from the N and NNE, but the period is way short—4 to 8 seconds—so there's just no power behind it. The combined energy is weak (values between 24 and 90), so it's basically a lake out there. Winds are offshore from the N and NNW, which would be a dream if there was any wave to clean up, but with conditions like this, you're not missing anything. This poor surf rolls all the way through the first week, and into the second week too.

We hit a bit of a shift around July 12th where the swell direction swings to the NW with a longer period of 11 seconds, and energy picks up to 97, but it's still not enough to break the flat spell. From the 13th to the 16th, we see some NW and NNW swell with period up to 10 seconds and energy climbing to 180, but it's all still getting labeled as "poor surf conditions." The wind stays offshore or cross-onshore from the NNE, but the waves are just too weak and messy.

Now, the only time this place shows any real pulse is way out toward the end of the window. On July 19th Sunday morning, we finally see some size—8 ft from the NNE with an 8-second period and strong energy (741). That's a moderate wave energy, but it's still called "marginal." The next day, July 20th Monday, is the standout: a solid 10 ft from the NNE with a longer 10-second period. Energy is very strong (1564), and we have clean offshore wind from the NNW in the morning. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and at this size, it's for experienced surfers only—beginners should sit this one out. This kind of longer period works well on a reef break like El Lloret, which is fairly exposed to the NW. It's likely to shape up nicely, but the crowd factor is 'often', so expect plenty of company.

So, the honest truth: the first 12 or 13 days are a write-off. Then, the only real chance to paddle out is July 20th Monday and maybe the 21st Tuesday, but even then, the quality is described as marginal. This is a reef setup, so with the size and period, you could get some good ones, but you'll have to work for it. If it's not happening, the beachier spots might actually be better for kite-surfing than surfing given the strength of the wind.

It's a long stretch of nothing, but it can turn. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on it. For now, I'd plan on getting yard work done for the next week and a half.

Rusty.

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