Surf Forecasts:
Lesconil surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lesconil this week:
The surf forecast for Lesconil over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lesconil in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lesconil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s happening for the local breaks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a wild one. The first few days are all about size, and I mean serious size. For Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, we’ve got a big SW-to-WSW swell rolling in, but it’s just too much for the setup. We’re talking 10 ft swell on Saturday morning with a solid 1010 units of combined energy – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is howling out of the WSW at 28 mph, cross-off, keeping things clean but it’s a lot of water. This is expert-only territory and honestly, it’s borderline, even for the experienced crew. The following Monday the 31st is still pumping, with 8 ft swell from the W and 1085 units of energy, but same story – too big and still a strong breeze in the mix.
Now, Tuesday September 1st is where we see a bit of a shift. The morning session is looking like the pick of the early window. Lesconil is a beach-and-reef setup, very consistent, and exposed to the swell with an optimum direction from the WSW. On Tuesday morning, we’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the W, with a period of 9 seconds, and only 235 units of combined swell energy – so it’s a far more manageable wave. The wind is a light WNW at just 3 mph, blowing cross-off. That’s about as glassy as you’ll get, making for some clean, fun lines. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. This is a beginner-friendly size, so it’s a good one to get a few in. The afternoon drops off a bit, so get on it early.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday September 2nd right through to the end of the week, the surf quality just isn’t there. The swell drops to under 3 ft, the wind gets messy, and the energy is weak – down to 53 units on Wednesday afternoon. There’s a cross-chop and it’s just not worth paddling out for.
We then get a small window on Saturday September 5th. The morning is looking promising: 5 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, and the wind is completely glassy – 0 mph out of the W. That’s a beautiful clean start to the day with 336 units of energy. The afternoon goes a bit marginal with a light cross-shore, so again, the early bird gets the worm.
After that, another gap. Sunday September 6th is small and onshore, and through the next week, we see a massive spike in swell again. Monday September 7th brings back 7 ft from the SW with 421 units of energy, but it’s too big for the break. The real standout for the big-wave hunters comes on Tuesday September 8th and Wednesday September 9th. Tuesday morning has a 10 ft groundswell from the W, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive 2617 units of combined energy – that’s very strong. The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, making for clean, powerful, draining waves. This is expert-only, heavy, and a long way from the beginners. Wednesday morning is similar with 8 ft from the NW, 11-second period, and 2429 units of energy, but with a light cross-onshore breeze that might keep it a bit less perfect.
The final few days from Thursday September 10th onward are a write-off. Small, choppy, cross-shore winds, and poor conditions. A real shame after that midweek punch.
So, overall? The standout session is Tuesday September 1st morning for a fun, clean, smaller wave at Lesconil. For the big-wave chargers, the real action is Tuesday September 8th morning – that’s a serious, powerful, offshore session, but it’s only for the brave. The rest of the period is either too big, too small, or too windy.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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171 | 1010 | 1558 | 961 | 386 | 482 | 1288 | 1085 | 830 | 490 | 235 | 162 | 90 | 67 | 44 | 173 | 328 | 256 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:06AM3.97m | 6:20PM4.25m | 6:37AM4.05m | 6:51PM4.26m | 7:09AM4.06m | 7:24PM4.19m | 7:43AM3.99m | 8:00PM4.03m | 8:20AM3.84m | 8:41PM3.78m | 9:03AM3.62m | 9:30PM3.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.19m | 12:12PM0.21m | 00:34AM0.12m | 12:44PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.12m | 1:17PM0.20m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:53PM0.33m | 2:16AM0.41m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:58AM0.67m | 3:23PM0.79m | 3:52AM0.97m | ||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 |
41 | — | — | 961 | 386 | — | — | 1085 | 830 | 490 | 235 | 162 | 90 | 67 | 44 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 14 |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
171 | 1010 | 1558 | — | 96 | 482 | 1288 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 173 | 328 | 256 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 468 | 478 | 35 | 11 | 273 | 284 | 291 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 484 | 473 | 480 | 484 | 72 |
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Information about the Lesconil Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lesconil provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lesconil can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lesconil surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lesconil) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lesconil may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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