Liencres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Liencres over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a slow burn. The first week is all about tiny, tired waves and tricky wind. We’ve got a long stretch from the 10th right through the 19th where the surf is just too small and messy to get excited about. The swell rarely gets above 2ft, and when it does, the wind is usually cross or cross-on. A few mornings like the 10th and 11th have glassy conditions with 2ft NW swell and very weak energy (78 and 76), but that’s barely enough to get the foamie wet. There’s a real gap of poor conditions from the 12th to the 17th where the scores are rock bottom.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of the 22nd of August. We’ve got a glassy start with the wind swinging light offshore from the NNW, and a 2ft NW groundswell rolling in with a period of 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (123) and the water is still a pleasant 71°, about normal for this time of year. It’s small, but that long period will give you a clean, workable line at Liencres. Expect it to be a bit fat and slow, but for a morning session with no crowds, it’s a nice little window.

Then, things get interesting but a bit gnarly. On the 23rd of August, the swell jumps up. By Sunday afternoon we’re looking at 5ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds and strong energy (475). The wind is cross-on from the W at 15 mph though, so it’s going to be a choppy mess. The swell builds further into Monday the 24th, with morning waves hitting 5ft from the NW (10 sec period, energy of 541) – that’s in the expert zone size-wise, but again, the cross-on wind from the W at 9 mph is going to make it lumpy. For a beach break like Liencres, that’s a kite-surfing setup more than a clean paddle session. The afternoon on the 24th drops to 5ft but the wind goes light, so it’s a slight improvement, but still cross-on.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window? It’s the morning of the 22nd of August. That glassy, offshore start with a long-period groundswell – even though it’s small – is the cleanest, most user-friendly wave you’ll see. The long period (12 seconds) will give it some shape, and the water is warm. After that, the 23rd and 24th have more size but the wind is a problem. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because if that wind drops, those bigger swells could turn into something special.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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