Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast.

The next couple of days are a bit of a slow burn, but don’t write it off just yet. We’ve got a solid run of waves building through the middle of next week, and a proper standout session shaping up that’ll have the early birds grinning.

Saturday afternoon (Sep 12) kicks things off with a small but clean 3.6ft swell from the west, period a short 8 seconds. It’s cross-offshore with a gentle breeze, so the surface will be tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 284 – not powerful, but a fun little warm-up for the weekend. The water’s sitting at 64.9°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Sunday morning (Sep 13) is where it perks up. We’ve got a 4.6ft groundswell from the west-northwest, a much nicer 11-second period, and the wind drops to glassy. That’s a magic combo. The energy jumps to a solid 431 (moderate). This is probably the pick of the first few days – clean, punchy lines at Lesconil (beach and reef). The crowds can be a thing here, but with these conditions, you’ll be sharing the peak with a few mates. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up to a cross-off, and the score drops a notch – still surfable but not as perfect.

Monday (Sep 14) is a write-off. Onshore wind, poor conditions, tiny 3ft swell. Skip it.

Tuesday morning (Sep 15) brings a tiny 2ft swell from the west, but with a clean offshore wind. Combined energy is weak at 107. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon goes feral with a 35 km/h offshore wind and a 3ft swell – too much wind for the size, even though it’s offshore.

Wednesday (Sep 16) is a big step up. 5.9ft to 6.2ft from the west-northwest, periods around 9 to 10 seconds. Energy jumps to moderate-strong (510 to 761). The wind is offshore and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is chest to head-high and lined up. However, the comments say marginal conditions due to tide – so check the local bank. This is one for experienced surfers.

Thursday (Sep 17) stays in the same range with 5.2ft sets and offshore wind, but energy drops a bit (512). Still a worthwhile paddle.

Now, here’s the real standout: Friday morning (Sep 18). This is the one. A 3.6ft swell from the west, but with a *16-second period*. That’s a long-period groundswell rolling in with serious energy – 1083, which is strong. Combined with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, this is going to produce beautiful, lined-up waves. At Lesconil’s beach and reef setup, those long-period swells will wrap in nicely. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – not too big, but powerful. The morning is the moment.

Friday afternoon is still good but bumpier with a 6.6ft swell and 14-second period. Energy is high at 1482, but the wind is a moderate cross-off. Still plenty of juice.

Saturday (Sep 19) gets messy. Strong cross-shore wind in the morning makes it a write-off. The afternoon cleans up with a strong offshore wind, but 40 km/h winds with 5.6ft swell make it hard to paddle into – one for the kite crew or the very committed.

Sunday (Sep 20) has fresh offshore wind all day, with swells from 4.9ft to 6.6ft. The afternoon sees a 6.6ft, 15-second period swell with energy at 1902 – very strong. Waves will be powerful and clean, but that long period will make it dumpy on the beach. Reef and point picks will be better.

Monday (Sep 21) – this is a big one. 7.9ft to 8.2ft from the west-northwest, 13-14 second periods. Energy is massive – over 2000. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, and the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing the limit. If you’re not a charger, stay on the sand.

Tuesday (Sep 22) is another absolute gem. The morning has a 6.2ft groundswell from the west-northwest

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