Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Leca. We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so patience is going to be key. There’s no surf to speak of right at the start, so we’ll be waiting a few days before things get interesting.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning session is the one to aim for. We’ll have a 4ft swell out of the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. That’s going to keep things pretty clean. The combined energy is moderate at 284, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s not the biggest swell, but it’ll be manageable for the beginner crew out there.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit of a letdown. The morning is cross-shore and lumpy, and the afternoon just gets chopped up. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September, the early morning is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, and even though the swell is only 3ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, the glassy conditions make it rideable. The energy is weak at 91, so it’s small, but it’s clean. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a nice little window.

Things go quiet again until the 5th of September, Saturday morning. That’s our standout. A 4ft groundswell from the WNW, rolling in with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 486, which is strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. This is the pick of the forecast. The longer period means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer lulls. Keep in mind that with a period over 15 seconds (which this isn’t quite), it can break straight at beach breaks, but at 13 seconds, it should be fun. The crowds are mentioned as “often” here, so expect some company.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From the 7th through to the 12th of September, it’s mostly poor conditions with small, weak swell and onshore winds. Not much to work with.

The next notable window is Sunday the 13th of September. The morning session is glassy, with a 4ft swell from the NW at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate at 236. It’s clean, but the period is a bit short, so the waves will be a bit weaker and more crumbly. A decent session for a Sunday morning.

The very last call is Monday the 14th of September. The wind is dead calm, glassy, with a 3ft groundswell from the NW at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate at 217. It’s small but pristine. A nice way to wrap up the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the Saturday morning of the 5th of September. That’s the one with the most size, clean wind, and long-period energy. The Wednesday morning of the 2nd of September is a close second for the glassy, small conditions. The rest of the time, you’ll be waiting.

Rusty.

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