Surf Forecasts:
Lesconil surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lesconil in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lesconil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's get into it.
The next couple of weeks are mostly a bummer. I'm looking at the water temp, and it's running about 69°F, which is a degree or so warmer than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal, just a bit of that summer warmth in the water.
For the first week, from Friday the 14th through the 20th, it's a whole lot of nothing. We're talking waves in the 1 to 3 feet range, maybe chest-high if we're lucky, and they're messy. The energy is weak, most of the readings are below 200, so there's no push at all. Winds are constantly messing things up, especially in the afternoons, turning what little surf there is into a chop-fest. Friday the 14th morning had a knee-high west swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but it was just ordinary. Honestly, you're better off staying home.
The weekend of the 16th and 17th, the swell just completely dies off. It's flat. Then we get a tiny pulse mid-week, but the wind kills it again. It's just not worth the paddle.
Now, here is where we need some patience. After more days of nothing, things finally start to cook around the 26th of August. That afternoon, the forecast calls for a 7-foot west swell, but it's flagged as being too big for this break. The energy reading is up at 752, so there's some serious grunt in the water.
The standout day for the regular surfer is Thursday the 27th. Morning, you're looking at clean, glassy conditions with a 4-foot west swell. The energy is a solid 252. This is the window. Lesconil (Brittany) – it’s a beach and reef setup – will be handling this size nicely. Light offshore winds and that glassy surface will make for some beautiful, clean lines. This is the one to get excited about.
But just when you think it's safe, the ocean goes nuts. The 28th and 29th of August bring a massive, long-period west swell. We're talking 10 to 13 feet faces with periods up to 13 seconds. The energy readings are off the charts, between 2501 and 8045. This is a true beast.
The winds are offshore, so it'll look epic from the sand, with clean, hollow waves. But make no mistake, this is way too big for Lesconil. It's all flagged as "too big for this break." This is a serious, expert-only situation. The long period will mean it's powerful, and at this size, it's going to be a washing machine out there. If you have to ask if you should go, the answer is no. Just watch the show.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a total flat spell. There's a window on the 27th for a few good ones. Then a huge, dangerous swell that's just way too much for this spot. That's the story, plain and simple.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
136 | 103 | 69 | 140 | 137 | 117 | 72 | 57 | 53 | 12 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 47 | 37 | 43 | 151 | 128 | 55 | 84 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:46PM4.52m | 7:08AM4.15m | 7:24PM4.39m | 7:44AM4.03m | 8:01PM4.16m | 8:19AM3.83m | 8:36PM3.84m | 8:54AM3.59m | 9:12PM3.50m | 9:31AM3.32m | 9:52PM3.15m | 10:15AM3.05m | 10:44PM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM-0.04m | 00:58AM-0.12m | 1:10PM0.01m | 1:37AM0.03m | 1:50PM0.17m | 2:15AM0.27m | 2:29PM0.42m | 2:53AM0.57m | 3:11PM0.73m | 3:33AM0.91m | 3:56PM1.06m | 4:20AM1.23m | 4:53PM1.36m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | NW 7 |
136 | 103 | 69 | 140 | 137 | 117 | 72 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 33 | 26 | 11 | 37 | 43 | 10 | 128 | 50 | 37 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | NW 4 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 |
— | — | — | 34 | 11 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 13 | — | 28 | 15 | — | 8 | 55 | 8 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | S 17 | — | SW 17 | WNW 10 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 11 | 37 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 2 | — | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | NNE 3 |
— | 26 | 12 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 57 | 53 | — | 26 | 8 | — | 47 | — | — | 151 | — | — | 84 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 72 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 484 | 480 | 234 | 484 | 35 | 427 | 72 | 0 | 271 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 219 | 1 |
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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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