Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for the Lesconil area.

Right now, the surf is flat and the conditions are pretty miserable for a paddle. We’ve got tiny 0.2m to 0.6m slop and fresh offshore winds, but there’s just no energy. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are write-offs for any real surfing.

The first real glimmer of hope hits Monday morning, the 27th of July. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the WNW with a clean 9-second period, and the wind turns light and offshore – just a slight air. The combined energy is moderate at 348. This is a very consistent beach and reef setup, and given the exposed nature, you’ll get what’s on offer. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 20°, which is noticeable for this time of year. It’s a good, honest morning session. The afternoon gets a bit punchier with 5ft and a longer 10-second period, but the cross-off wind makes it less clean. Still, Monday morning is the standout of the first week.

After that, things go quiet again. Tuesday through Friday sees the swell drop back to under 3ft, with mostly cross-off or onshore winds. Thursday morning the 30th is glassy but only 2ft and weak energy at 68 – you might find a crumbly one if you’re desperate. Not worth chasing.

Now, we get a better pulse on Saturday the 1st of August. Morning brings 5ft from the WSW with a clean 9-second period and a gentle breeze from the WSW – cross-off. The combined energy jumps to 329, with moderate power. It’s surfable and clean, but it’s not going to blow your mind. The afternoon drops off again.

There’s a long gap from Sunday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 5th with nothing but tiny waves and either glassy conditions or strong, lumpy cross-shore winds. Wednesday the 5th even sees 5ft to 6ft swell, but it’s messy with a fresh cross-off wind and a cross-chop – that’s more of a kite surfer’s playground than a paddler’s dream.

The next real highlight is Thursday morning, the 6th of August. Glassy conditions with a light offshore, 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and good energy at 318. That’s a clean, fun morning. But it’s short-lived.

Finally, we get the biggest pulse of the whole forecast on Saturday the 8th of August afternoon, with 6ft from the SW, period of 7 seconds. The breeze is light and cross-off, and the energy is moderate at 290. It’s clean and punchy.

But the real standout – if you’re an expert – is Sunday the 9th of August. The swell hits 8ft in the morning from the WSW, and then 8ft in the afternoon, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong, at 747 and 866. The wind is offshore in the afternoon, a fresh 24 mph NW. This is a big, raw swell. The catch: this break is rated for beginners, and at this size (over 8ft), it’s only for experts. The long period isn’t a factor here (it’s 8 seconds), so it’s a more chunky, powerful wave. The wind will be howling offshore – clean but a serious paddle. Only for the experienced crew. This one is promising, but being 16 days out, you’ve got to keep an eye on it.

So, if you want the best of it: Monday morning the 27th of July for a clean, fun day, and if you’re a charger, circle Sunday the 9th of August for a big, clean, expert-only session.

Rusty.

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