Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty.

Well, mate, I’m gonna be straight with you. This is a grim stretch for Lesconil. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a few days of nothing, then a little flicker of hope way out there, but it’s a long wait. The first surfable day that’s even worth a mention isn’t until Sunday, 26 July, and even then, it’s not a classic.

Let’s run through it. The first week is a total dud. From now through to the end of the week, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is all over the shop. There’s a cross-on and lumpy vibe on Sunday the 12th with a 3ft ESE swell and a period of just 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, no energy at all (combined energy is a weak 68). We get a few clean windows early next week, but with waves barely 1ft, there’s nothing to ride. The blank run stretches all the way from now until the middle of the third week.

Then, something happens on Thursday, 23 July. A big 8ft WNW swell shows up in the afternoon with a combined energy of 1121, but the note says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is howling from the WSW at 18 mph, and with that size, it’s going to be a washing machine. Not for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for beginners. That’s a day for experts only, and even then, conditions are dicey.

Friday, 24 July is still blown out by strong offshore winds (NW at 28 mph in the morning, 25 mph in the afternoon), with a 5ft to 5ft WNW swell. The energy is strong (409 and 532), but those winds are making it hard to paddle into. It’s clean, but it’s a battle.

The first real standout, and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Sunday, 26 July. The morning shows a 4ft WNW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 230. The wind is light from the WSW at just 6 mph – that’s as close to glassy as you’ll get in this forecast. It’s clean, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your best bet, but it’s over a week away. The crowds at Lesconil can be a problem, so expect company.

Monday, 27 July morning is also promising with a 4ft W swell, a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions from the north wind at 3 mph. The energy is 252. It’s a great window, but the afternoon gets blown out by a fresh 18 mph offshore breeze.

The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (anomaly of +3°F). Not a big deal, but it’s a nice little bonus.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long, flat, or poor run until the 23rd, which is a risky big-swell day. The real call is for the 26th and 27th, with the 26th morning being the pick of the entire 16 days. It’s a long wait, but it’s on the cards.

Rusty.

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