Mallorca - Paguera Tora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. This is a tough stretch for surf on the island. We’re looking at a whole lot of small, weak, and messy conditions for the next couple of weeks. Essentially, the swell engine is off. We’ve got a long stretch of days with next to nothing, and you’ll be staring at a lot of flat, glassy water.

The first bit of any real interest doesn’t show up until the very end of the run. The whole period is a patience game, so don’t hold your breath for the first week and a half.

Here’s the deal. We’re talking about Paguera-Tora-Mallorca (Mallorca - Paguera Tora). It’s a beach and reef set-up that very rarely breaks, and it’s exposed to a SSW swell. The water is a seriously warm 84°, which is over 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it’s going to feel like a bath.

For the first week, it’s all flat. From the 4th to the 12th, the swell is basically non-existent, with the biggest waves coming in at a measly 2ft on the 9th. The energy is weak, only hitting 7 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s just not worth getting wet. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, but with no swell, it’s just a nice morning for a swim.

The gap runs from the 4th right through to the 18th, with almost no surf on offer. It’s a long, dry spell.

Finally, on the 18th of August, we see a tiny pulse. Tuesday afternoon kicks up a 2ft swell from the SSE with a 4-second period, and the energy climbs to 16. It’s not much, but it’s something. The wind is light onshore, so it’ll be a bit soft.

Then, the standout, if you can call it that, arrives on the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW with a 6-second period, and the energy jumps to 49. That’s the biggest pulse of the whole window. The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus, and it will be clean. But here’s the catch: this spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so even then, it’s a gamble. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but on a clean morning like that, it could be fun on a foamie. It’s not a day for your nice board.

The afternoon on the 19th backs off a bit to 1ft with a cross-shore breeze, so the morning is definitely your window.

Honestly, this is a blank run for the most part. It’s one of those stretches where the area just goes quiet. It doesn’t stay poor for long, so forecasts can change, but for now, keep your gear in the car and enjoy the sunshine.

Rusty

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