Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a real struggle. We’ve got tiny, weak swell and the energy just isn’t there. The water is a balmy 70° and sits about 6° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is pretty unusual, but it doesn’t help the waves. The real action, if you can call it that, doesn’t really start showing promise until the very end of the month and into the start of August.

For the first few days, from Monday the 20th right through to Saturday the 25th, it’s a write-off. Swell heights are barely cracking 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is all over the place—cross, cross-on, and even some offshore gusts that just flatten the tiny lumps. The combined energy is in the single digits and low double digits, which is just pathetic. You’re better off doing something else.

On Sunday the 26th, we finally see a pulse. The morning brings in 4 ft from the WNW with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 184. It’s surfable, but the wind is a moderate offshore at 16 mph, which keeps it clean but a bit bumpy. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 6 ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, and energy rockets to 426. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph offshore. It’s clean, but paddling out will be a workout. Still, things are looking up.

The standout window starts to appear on Monday the 27th. The morning session is the best of the early run: 4 ft of WNW swell, period 9 seconds and a clean cross-off wind from the N at 9 mph. The energy is 257, and the conditions are labeled as “good surf.” This is your first real chance for a decent wave, but it’s still a beginner-friendly size.

Tuesday the 28th is glassy in the morning with 3 ft swell and no wind, but the energy is only 136. It’s a bit ordinary. The afternoon picks up with a moderate offshore and 3 ft swell, energy 208. Still not a standout.

Now, the big one. Circle Saturday the 1st of August. This is where it gets interesting for the crew who know what they’re doing. The morning shows 8 ft from the W with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 1841. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph. The forecast actually says it’s too big for this break, which means only for experts. The afternoon drops to 7 ft from the W, energy 936, still a cross-off breeze. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the best on offer—big, clean, and powerful. But it’s a beast for a beach-and-reef setup, so kite surfers might be having more fun.

The following days, Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd, drop back to 4 ft to 2 ft—clean, but nothing special. The last real highlight is Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning brings 6 ft from the W, period 8 seconds, a light offshore from the NW at 6 mph, and energy of 374. The report says “good surf conditions.” This is a solid second pick, especially for the early crew.

So, overall: the first week is a drought. The best windows are Monday the 27th morning for a clean, fun wave, and the absolute standout is Saturday the 1st of August for the big-wave experts. Tuesday the 4th is also a solid backup. Keep your eyes on the sky, and don’t give up hope.

- Rusty

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