Surf Forecasts:
Lesconil surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lesconil this week:
The surf forecast for Lesconil over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lesconil in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lesconil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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618 | 275 | 162 | 86 | 48 | 71 | 168 | 146 | 124 | 131 | 181 | 202 | 289 | 211 | 218 | 151 | 65 | 60 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:43AM3.99m | 8:00PM4.03m | 8:20AM3.84m | 8:41PM3.78m | 9:03AM3.62m | 9:30PM3.47m | 9:58AM3.35m | 10:36PM3.15m | 11:18AM3.13m | 00:18AM2.97m | 1:08PM3.14m | 2:06AM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:53PM0.33m | 2:16AM0.41m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:58AM0.67m | 3:23PM0.79m | 3:52AM0.97m | 4:29PM1.06m | 5:05AM1.23m | 5:58PM1.22m | 6:39AM1.31m | 7:34PM1.12m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
618 | 275 | 162 | 86 | 48 | 9 | 168 | 146 | 124 | 131 | 181 | 202 | 289 | 211 | 218 | 151 | 57 | 60 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SE 4 |
— | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 74 | 7 | 57 | 56 | 85 | 65 | 24 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | ESE 4 | S 13 | S 12 | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 16 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
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Information about the Lesconil Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lesconil provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lesconil can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lesconil surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lesconil) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lesconil may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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