Liencres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. This is Rusty.

We’ve got a slow start, no doubt. The next few days are pretty grim, so don’t rush out. There’s a little window of opportunity on Monday the 27th, but it’s not a sure thing.

Saturday the 25th is a total washout. Storm risk, fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph, lumpy, and a tiny 3 ft swell. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 71°F, about 3°F above average, which is nice, but the surf is poor. Saturday afternoon the wind is onshore at 19 mph and the swell is 5 ft with a short period of 6 seconds. Sunday the 26th is more of the same – gentle cross-onshore wind and small, choppy waves. Not worth it.

Monday the 27th morning shows some promise. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 573 (moderate energy). That’s a good sign. The wind is light cross-shore, workable, but the forecast is still marginal – questionable tide conditions. Monday afternoon the wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze at 16 mph, and the swell holds at 5 ft, but it’s a bit of a gamble.

Tuesday the 28th morning is the best of the bunch. Light cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, clean conditions, and a 4 ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period. The energy is 339 (moderate). It’s not huge, but it’s the most promising session. The water is still that warm 71°F. Tuesday afternoon is a step down with a moderate breeze, so the morning is your window.

After that, it fades. Wednesday and Thursday are small and weak – swells drop to 3 ft and 2 ft, mostly cross-onshore winds, low energy. Friday the 31st morning has a moment of glassy conditions with the wind dropping to calm, but the swell is only 2 ft, period 8 seconds, and the energy is a weak 44 (weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary.

The first week of August is a real dry spell. From Saturday the 1st through to Saturday the 8th, it’s almost all poor surf. There’s a brief glassy morning on Friday the 7th with a 3 ft swell, but it’s weak and short-period. The energy is only 92 (weak). Not worth a special trip.

The standout is Tuesday the 28th morning. That’s the one to aim for. The swell is 4 ft from the NW, clean with light offshore wind, and the break at Liencres is consistent and exposed to the NW, which is a good match. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not too heavy, but it’ll be fun. The crowds are possible here – it says “often,” so expect company.

Honestly, it’s a quiet run. The surf is small and inconsistent for most of the 16 days. If you’re a beginner, Tuesday morning is your best bet. For everyone else, keep an eye on the longer-range forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

Read more