Fuengirola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’ve got a long stretch of days ahead, and for a lot of it, the ocean’s going to be pretty quiet. We’re looking at a window that’s mostly flat with a couple of tiny, weak pulses that might just get you wet if you’re desperate. Gotta be honest, this isn’t a week for planning around.

The first real bit of action we see is down at Fuengirola. Now, this spot is a fairly consistent little beach break, but the start of this period is looking sad. From Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th, we’re dealing with ankle-biters. We’re talking 0.7ft to 2ft of close-to-shore slop. The swell energy is basically non-existent, with values down at 1 to 23. There’s plenty of light breeze, but it’s mostly on or cross-onshore, so expect some ripples on the surface. It’s poor surf, plain and simple. We’re not even going to get the board wet for this.

Now, there’s a gap of no real swell for the next few days. Monday the 17th sees a tiny bump, but the waves are still poor quality, coming in at 4ft in the morning but with a messy cross-shore wind. The energy is up a touch to 101, but it’s weak and won’t do you any favors. The wind state is one of those “slight cross-chop” deals, so it’s not going to be clean. I wouldn't bother.

We finally see something that could be considered surfable on Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got a clean morning with a light offshore wind from the W. The swell is a meager 3ft at 6 seconds from the E, and the energy is just 52. It’s surfable, but it’s a knee-high dribble with no push. It’s about as “ordinary” as it gets. Later that afternoon it goes glassy, but the swell fades to 2ft. That’s it. That’s the highlight of the first week. A knee-high wave.

After that, it’s a struggle. The swell just dies. From Wednesday the 19th through to the end of the month, we’re looking at lots of flat days. There are a few days with a clean, offshore breeze, but no swell to push it. We’re seeing zeros on the energy scale for long stretches. This is a blank run. It’s a normal thing for this area at this time of year, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating.

There’s one last gasp on Friday the 28th. We get a little bump of energy, up to 61-93, with a 3ft to 3ft swell. The morning looks cleaner with a light cross-offshore wind, and the period stretches out to 7-8 seconds. It’s a little more push to it, so you might find a clean little bank with a friend or two, but it’s still not a standout. The afternoon breeze fills in, and it gets chopped up again.

So, that’s the story. There’s no big swell, no real standouts. The honest truth is, the best option on offer is Tuesdays' knee-high dribble or that last pulse on the 28th, but only if you’re committed and don’t mind a bit of a paddle for nothing. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting around 76°, which is nice. The short period swell means it’s not going to have any power. If you’ve got a kite, those breezy afternoons later in the month might look more interesting than a surfboard.

Keep the faith. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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