Lesconil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Lesconil.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start to this 16-day window, but it’s definitely not a write-off. The first few days are a bit of a struggle, but once we get past the weekend, things start to look a whole lot more interesting. The real standout is going to be that Monday the 21st, but we’ve got a few other solid windows to work with too.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday, the 11th of September. We’re looking at a clean 5-foot swell from the west with a 9-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s not monstrous, but it’s a fun, surfable size that’s great for a beginner-friendly spot like Lesconil. The combined swell energy is moderate (375), so there’s some push behind it. Expect a bit of a crowd, though, as it’s a popular spot.

Saturday the 12th drops off a bit. The morning goes glassy with a 3-foot west swell, but the energy is lower (193). It’s a mellow day, fine for a longboard or a beginner session, but nothing to get too excited about.

The real upgrade comes Sunday, the 13th of September. The morning sees a clean 5-foot groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy jumps up to a solid 512, meaning there’s some real grunt in the water. The afternoon goes offshore with a 5-foot swell and moderate wind. This is a good, solid weekend session.

After that, we hit a dry spell. Monday the 14th through to Wednesday the 16th is mostly choppy, onshore, and messy. The wind is against us, and the surf quality is poor. Thursday the 17th is a bit better, with a fresh offshore wind cleaning up a 4-foot to 4-foot swell, but it’s still marginal. Friday the 18th shapes up nicely in the afternoon with a moderate offshore wind and a clean 4-foot swell from the WNW (308 energy). Saturday the 19th is also worth a look, with a clean morning and a bigger afternoon swell of 5 feet (391 energy) under moderate offshore winds.

Now, here’s the big one. Sunday, the 20th of September, is for experts only. We’ve got a massive 10-foot swell from the west with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 7027. That’s not just a big swell; that’s a serious, powerful groundswell. For a beach-and-reef setup like Lesconil, this is going to be too big for most, and it’ll be breaking straight and heavy. The wind is favorable, but only the most experienced should even think about it.

Then comes the absolute best of the window. Monday, the 21st of September, morning session. The forecast shows a 7-foot swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a strong 1145. This is described as excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. It’s a big, clean, powerful swell with perfect wind. The afternoon drops off, but the morning is the pick of the whole 16 days.

The last few days from Tuesday the 22nd onward taper off into smaller, cleaner, but weaker swells, with the wind turning against us again by Wednesday the 23rd. It’s a bit of a fade-out after that Monday.

So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Monday morning, the 21st of September. Get on it. The Sunday the 20th is a big, dangerous beast for experts only. The weekend of the 12th-13th is your best bet for a solid, fun, less intimidating session.

Rusty.

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