Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Lesconil over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first week or so is mostly a write-off for any decent surf. The good news is that the longer-range outlook shows some life creeping back in, and by the time we hit the last few days of July and into early August, there’s a glimmer of something worth paddling out for.

The water temperature at Lesconil is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, and for the next several days, it’s pretty grim. Through Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, we’ve got tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The combined swell energy is barely registering (47), and the wind is chopping things up. It’s not worth a second look.

The middle of the week continues the flat spell. Wednesday the 22nd has a tiny 1 ft swell, but there’s a window Wednesday afternoon when the wind turns offshore from the WNW at 15 mph. The swell is still too small to get excited about, but it’s clean. Thursday the 23rd is much the same story.

The whole first week, from the 20th right through to the 26th, is a gap of almost no surfable waves. The energy levels are weak, and the waves are tiny. It’s a proper lull.

Finally, we get a pulse of energy rolling in. Monday the 27th morning sees a 2 ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds and combined energy jumping to 97. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. The conditions are still only “surfable,” but it’s the first real sign of life.

The standout period looks to be Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell builds. Tuesday morning brings a 3 ft NW swell, period bumping up to 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 194 (moderate). The wind is offshore again from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. Tuesday afternoon the energy jumps to 256 with a 3 ft swell, and it’s still clean with a fresh offshore breeze. Wednesday the 29th morning is the best on offer. The swell reaches 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds and combined energy of 366. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 15 mph, keeping it clean. This is a solid, long-period groundswell, and the direction is right on the money for Lesconil’s optimum. This is the one to aim for. It’s not huge, but the quality should be there. The beach-and-reef setup here will handle that period well.

After that, the energy starts to fade. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see the wind swing around to the NE and pick up, making things choppy and cross. The swell drops off. Saturday the 1st of August has a morning of cross-shore wind, but Saturday afternoon is worth noting: the wind goes glassy, calm at 0 mph, with a 3 ft WNW swell and energy of 137. That’s a clean, glassy session if you can get it.

The following morning, Sunday the 2nd, brings a fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 22 mph, but the swell is dropping again. The rest of the run into early August looks marginal, with small, weak swells and poor conditions.

So, to cut through it: the best bet is Wednesday the 29th of July. Hit the morning session for a solid 4 ft clean WNW swell. It’s not huge, so it’s fine for a range of surfers, but the quality and energy are the best of the whole forecast. Tuesday the 28th is a solid runner-up. And if you’re after a glassy, no-wind paddle, keep an eye on Saturday the 1st of August afternoon.

Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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