Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak swell, with only brief moments where it’s even worth thinking about a paddle. Most of the time, the onshore wind messes things up. This isn’t going to be a classic run.

For the next few days, there are a few windows. The best early call is Sunday morning, August 9th at Leca. The swell is only 3 ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds, so the energy is weak (86). But the real story is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive for a small wave. It’s a consistent beginner break that’s exposed to the west, which is the right direction. The water temp is about average for this time of year. You can get a few little ones, but you won't be missing much if you sleep in. The afternoon goes straight to junk with a 12 mph cross-onshore.

The mornings on Wednesday, August 12th, Thursday, August 13th, and Monday, August 17th also show glassy conditions with a clean surface. On the Wednesday and Thursday mornings, we see 3 ft from the west, with the period stretching to 9–10 seconds, which adds a touch more shape. The combined energy climbs into moderate territory – 128 and 177 respectively – meaning it has a little more push, but it’s still small. Then on Monday the 17th, there’s 4 ft swell from the northwest at 8 seconds coming in under a dead calm wind (143). These are your best bets overall, but even then, the wave quality is only described as “ordinary.” They’re not standouts by any stretch, just the least bad options.

Crowds are reported as “often” at Leca, so expect company, especially on those nicer mornings.

After the 17th, it really drops off. From the 18th through the 24th, the swell fades to almost nothing – mostly 1 ft to 2 ft – and the wind patterns are rubbish or the swell is tiny. There’s a brief, very small glassy moment on Sunday morning, August 23rd, with only 1 ft from the northwest at 9 seconds (52). That’s barely a ripple. It’s a long, flat end to the forecast period.

So, no true standouts. The pick of a very weak bunch is the glassy, clean mornings of August 12th, 13th, and 17th at Leca. If you’re desperate, grab a grovel board. Otherwise, save your energy.

Rusty.

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