Lebu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Lebu. This is a reef setup that’s known for handling some serious power, and it’s looking like a classic run of good and not-so-good.

The kick-off is Thursday morning, July 9th, with a solid 8ft swell from the SW, and a light 6 mph SE breeze coming straight offshore. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up stuff that gets the heart pumping. The energy is strong, reading 3370, and the 14-second period means there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is expert territory though – too big for the learners. The afternoon goes glassy, zero wind, still a solid 8ft, and the energy stays high (2544). It’s a beautiful, clean start.

Friday the 10th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore, pushing the swell into a messy heap. Don’t even bother.

Saturday morning, July 11th, brings a clean-up. The wind is back offshore from the S at 12 mph, the swell is a punchy 7ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and 1899 in energy. The sets will have some real power. The afternoon is a little less clean with a cross-offshore wind, but still rideable.

Sunday the 12th is a gem. Glassy conditions in the morning, zero wind, a nice 6ft SSW swell, and the energy is a healthy 1047. It’ll be clean and inviting. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday the 13th through to the end of the third week of July, the wind is a nightmare. Onshore or strong cross-onshore winds blow out almost everything. There’s a massive 12ft to 13ft swell running mid-week, but it’s coming with heavy rain and wind. It’s not surfable. For the kite crew, that week of big swell and cross-onshore wind looks wild, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a no-go.

The light at the end of the tunnel arrives on Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning shows a clean, 10ft NNW swell with a cross-offshore breeze from the E. The energy is 1564, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big swell, so it’s experts only, but it’ll be a proper session. Into Thursday the 23rd, the swell drops right down to 4ft, but it’s glassy in the morning and afternoon, making for some small, clean fun waves.

The Standout: If you’re an experienced surfer, Saturday morning, July 11th is a top pick. That 7ft SSW swell, clean offshore wind, and 14-second period will deliver. But the absolute best of the best is that Wednesday morning, July 22nd. The 10ft swell, clean conditions, and that powerful energy reading (1564) after a stretch of poor weather makes it a true highlight. It’s far out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about in terms of unusual warmth or cold.

Alright, stay safe out there, and don’t trust the forecast too far out.

Rusty.

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