Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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