El Lloret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, there’s not a single window where the conditions come together for a decent paddle. The surf is there, but it’s just one of those runs where everything is off.

We’re looking at El Lloret, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and usually handles a north-northwest swell well. Right now, the water is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a little bonus.

The problem is the wind. For the entire first week, from Sunday the 9th of August right through to the following Saturday, we’ve got a moderate onshore breeze from the north and north-northeast, blowing at 12 to 16 mph. That’s just trashing the surface. The swell is hanging around 4ft to 6ft, mostly from the north-northeast, but with a short, weak period of only 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, but it’s all wind-slop and close-out. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” across the board, and the scores reflect that – it’s a zero.

We get a small break in the wind strength on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, with a gentle breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft to 5ft and the period is still short at 8 seconds. The energy dips. Still, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and uninviting. By Wednesday the 19th, the wind gets lighter, but we’re still looking at weak, short-period swell.

The second week is more of the same, with a bit of a fade. From the 20th of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft, and the energy falls into the weak range. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the period never gets above 9 seconds. There’s just no quality to chase.

This is a blank run. The forecast can change, and it doesn’t usually stay this poor for long, but for now, there’s nothing to recommend. Leave the boards at home.

Rusty

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