Liencres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Liencres and the surrounding coast has got cookin' for us.

Alright, straight up, I gotta be honest with you. This outlook is a tough one. For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a real flat spell to start, with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell window is just not cooperating, and the wind is mostly on it or cross.

First up, we've got Liencres. It's an exposed north-west facing spot, and it’s consistent, which is usually a good thing, but through this first week and into the next, the swell just ain't got the juice. From Monday the 6th right through to Sunday the 12th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell – nothing over 2ft, and with poor quality wind. The water temp here is a real standout though, sitting at 70°, which is a whopping 4° warmer than normal. That’s very unusual for the time of year.

We then hit a big gap. There’s really nothing to shout about from the 14th through the 20th. The swell tries to show a bit of life towards the end of that week, but the conditions are always letting it down. The 13th of July sees a pulse of 4ft north-west swell, but it’s a short 8-second period and the energy number is moderate (155). The wind is cross and it’s still classed as poor surf. And look, by Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, we finally get some proper swell size – 6ft and 7ft from the NNW – with moderate to strong energy (382 and 464). But the wind is blowing onshore, making it choppy and messy. That kind of wave height with that wind is not for beginners, and honestly, it's not great for anyone on a surfboard. That setup looks far more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing. It’s a beach and reef setup, so the potential is there, but the wind is ruining it.

So, the only true standout in this whole 16-day period? I’m scraping the barrel here, but I’d say keep an eye on Monday morning, the 13th of July. That 4ft north-west swell, even with the short period, is the most size we'll see in "clean" conditions before the big stuff turns messy. The combined energy is 155, so it's got some weight. The wind is a light cross breeze, which is better than the onshore garbage we get later.

But honestly, for the next week and a half, it's a waiting game. We’ve got gaps of several days with absolutely nothing. It’s a blank run, but the area is normally pretty consistent, so forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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