Langosta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Langosta over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s not all good news. The pattern starts with a decent pulse of groundswell from the WNW that’s going to be a bit of a mixed bag thanks to some challenging winds. The water is sitting at 30°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

First up, Wednesday afternoon, July 29 brings a solid 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1149, so there’s plenty of push. The catch is a light cross-shore breeze from the south at 3 mph, which keeps things a little bumpy. It’s a good start, but conditions are marginal.

Thursday, July 30 is a tale of two halves. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 19 mph, but the swell has dropped to 4ft. The energy is still moderate at 675. The afternoon sees lighter winds, 9 mph from the ESE, and the surf is cleaner, with a 4ft SW swell. This is where we start to see some better quality.

Friday, August 1 is a bit of a letdown. The morning has a clean 3ft SW swell, but the wind is stiff from the ENE at 12 mph. The afternoon turns choppy as the wind swings onshore from the SW, so that’s one to skip.

Saturday, August 2 sees the swell drop to 3ft with energy down to 284. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but it’s not a great look. The afternoon is messy with a cross-onshore breeze.

Sunday, August 3 is a small one. The morning has a clean 2ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze. The afternoon is a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore wind.

Monday, August 4 is a bit of a tease. The morning is clean with a 3ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze from the north-northeast at 3 mph. The afternoon flips to a cross-onshore, ruining the session.

Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 are small and weak. The swell drops to 1ft and 2ft, with energy falling below 200. The winds are light, and there’s even a glassy spell on Wednesday afternoon, but the waves are just too small to get excited about.

Now, onto the first real standout. Friday, August 7 shows a promising morning. A moderate 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period is being groomed by a fresh offshore wind from the east-northeast at 12 mph. The combined energy is 484, and the conditions are clean and inviting. This is the one to circle.

Saturday, August 8 is a solid follow-up. The afternoon delivers a 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a moderate offshore from the east at 12 mph cleans it up nicely. The energy is strong at 628. This is a good session.

Monday, August 10 is a hidden gem. The morning has a modest 2ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 21 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the east-northeast at 9 mph, and the energy is 565. This is gloriously clean, small but perfect shape.

Tuesday, August 11 is another strong morning. A 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period and a moderate offshore from the east at 12 mph gives us an energy reading of 828. This is the best of the run, with clean, powerful lines.

Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13 continue the theme. Wednesday morning has a 3ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a gentle offshore. Thursday morning is a bit larger at 4ft, but the wind is stronger at 19 mph from the ENE, making it a bit more challenging.

The overall standout is the combination of Tuesday, August 11 morning and Friday, August 7 morning. The 11th has the best balance of size, period, and clean offshore wind, with the highest energy of the run. The 7th is a close second for the cleanest conditions.

Langosta is a consistent spot, so there’s always something to chase. The crowd can be a factor here, as it’s often busy, so getting in early for those morning glory sessions is key.

Rusty.

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