Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's take a look at what's on offer for Leca over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a pretty lean run, with a lot of ordinary conditions to wade through, but there are a couple of sessions that'll make the wait worthwhile.

We’re looking at a predominantly exposed beach break that needs a good W swell and some decent luck with the wind. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real highlight looks to be the Sunday morning, August 23rd. We’ve got a clean 4ft groundswell rolling in from the W at 11 seconds – that long period will bring some nice energy into the waves, with moderate combined energy (385). But the real story is the wind: glassy conditions. That means the ocean will be a mirror, and the waves will be as clean as it gets. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is as good as it gets, just be aware that a long period swell at a beach break can sometimes stand up a bit straight.

Then we jump ahead to a promising long-range call. Saturday morning, August 29th is shaping up nicely. We’re looking at a 4ft W/NW swell with moderate wave energy (272) and, once again, a glassy, flat-calm surface. That is prime stuff for Leca. For a spot that’s exposed, clean conditions like this are the key to a great session. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer, though; it’s a ways out.

Outside of those two windows, there’s a lot to ignore. The rest of the first week is plagued by poor to marginal conditions, mostly onshore or side-shore winds and choppy seas. There’s a couple of mornings with small clean swell, like Sunday August 30th, but at 2ft, the energy is pretty weak (112) and it’s more of a longboard cruise.

For the second week, from the 31st of August onwards, it's even quieter. The combined swell energy drops well below 100, and it’s a constant story of moderate to fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. There’s no real standout here, just small, average surf with poor quality. It’s a blank run on the horizon.

So, sharpen your fins for Sunday the 23rd and Saturday the 29th if the weather gods play ball. The rest of the time, the surf is just not worth the paddle out.

Rusty

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