Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

First up, the overall picture: We’ve got a bit of a slow start, then a couple of days that really stand out, and then the surf gets messy or just too small for a while. The first real recommendation isn’t until Thursday the 4th of September, so we’ve got a few days of very small, ordinary conditions to sit through before things get interesting.

For Lesconil, a beach and reef setup exposed to the WSW swell, the water temp is about average for the time of year. Nothing wild there.

Alright, chronologically: Tuesday and Wednesday (1st and 2nd) are pretty much a write-off. Small waves, poor conditions, not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 3rd is a slight step up with some surfable waves in the morning, but nothing to get excited about.

Then we get to Thursday the 4th of September. This is the standout. The morning starts off with some 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and clean conditions thanks to a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (206). By the afternoon, it gets even better – offshore wind from the WNW, clean waves, same size, and the energy bumps up to a solid 284. This is the best on offer. Good, clean, surfable waves.

Friday the 5th is a mixed bag. The morning is poor with a cross-on wind, but the afternoon is a real surprise. A 3ft swell from the WNW, but with a longer period of 11 seconds, combined with light offshore wind from the NW. That’s a proper clean window. Energy is 279. A solid second option.

From Saturday the 6th onward, it gets rough. Sunday and Monday have some poor conditions and choppy seas. The surf drops off dramatically after the 5th, and by the second week, we’re looking at very small, short-period swells, often with onshore or strong winds. There’s a long gap from around the 6th through to the 16th where the recommendations are all poor or marginal at best. The swell just loses its shape and power.

The one thing worth noting is Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell height jumps to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with strong energy (378 and 471). But the wind is strong – 19 mph – and the conditions are described as poor or marginal. That’s a lot of power, but the wind will chop it up. If you’re a kiter, that might look more interesting than a paddle session.

So, to sum it up: get out on Thursday the 4th for the best chance of clean, fun waves. Friday afternoon is also a good call. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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