Luz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking like a bit of a flat spell for the coast. There’s nothing on the table that’s worth paddling out for. The first real chance of any rideable waves doesn’t show up until the morning of the 29th of July, and even then it’s not great. We’re looking at a gap of well over a week with no real surf to speak of, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The only spot in the frame is Luz (a point break). It’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so we’re already up against it. The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days of the outlook show barely a ripple. From the 20th through to the 28th, the wave heights are either zero or a measly 0.3 ft, with combined energy often in the single digits (0 to 8). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore and clean, but there’s simply no swell to work with. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean looks pretty but doesn’t deliver.

Things change slightly on the 29th of July. On the Wednesday morning, a small bump of swell pushes in from the ESE at 4 ft, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 142. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SE at 6 mph, which is not ideal but not a total write-off. The afternoon sees it drop to 3 ft with the same short period, and the wind switches to a light cross-shore from the SW. Still, the surf quality is marked as poor, so it’s not going to be a classic.

The 30th of July offers a little more hope. The morning shows 3 ft from the ESE, period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of 56. The wind is light cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph, which is clean. The afternoon stays similar with 2 ft and a 6-second period, energy dropping to 26, but still clean with a moderate breeze from the W. This is probably the best window in the whole run, but it’s still tiny.

From the 31st of July onward, it fades again. The 31st has 2 ft in the morning, dropping to 1 ft in the afternoon. The 1st of August shows 1.0 ft in the morning, then nothing. After that, it’s flat through to the 4th of August.

For a standout, you’d have to look at the morning of the 30th of July. It’s the cleanest window with the most energy, but it’s still small. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets above 5 ft, so it’s safe, but there’s not enough power for a proper ride. For experts, there’s nothing here to get excited about. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a light wind kite session than a proper paddle. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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