Playa de Lastres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya what's on offer at Playa de Lastres. Straight up, it's looking pretty grim for the next couple of weeks. This spot is sheltered from the swell and needs a very specific NW wind to work right, and we just aren't getting that combo for any solid, rideable waves.

We're looking at a long stretch here with hardly a glimmer. For the whole first week, from Monday the 10th right through to Saturday the 15th, the surf is just flat and messy. It's tiny swell, all under 3 feet, and the wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore. The wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (mostly in the 50s to 70s). It's the kind of stuff you wouldn't even paddle out for.

We finally get a bit of a pulse on Sunday the 16th. The swell bumps up to about 4ft from the NNW, but with a short period of just 7 seconds. The energy finally gets into the triple digits (124–131), and the wind goes glassy in the morning with a calm air. The call is for "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Honestly, that’s the best we get all forecast. It’s still weak and a bit junky, so don't get your hopes up for a classic session.

Then it's right back into the doldrums. From Monday the 17th all the way through to Tuesday the 25th, it's more of the same—tiny waves, messy wind, and combined energy figures that barely keep their heads above water. There are a few glassy mornings on the 19th and 21st, but the swell is just too small and weak to do anything with.

The one standout, if you can call it that, is the Sunday the 16th. That’s the only time the swell and glassy wind come together. With the swell coming from NNW and only 4ft, it's manageable for most, but given the short period, it's going to be a bit fat and slow. And remember, Playa de Lastres is a river mouth setup, so it’s an expert wave. Even when it's small, it can have tricky currents and shifting peaks. Crowds can be a problem here sometimes, so on the one day it's even half-decent, expect a few locals out.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

Honestly, this is a real blank run for the area. It’s not unusual for a sheltered spot like this to go quiet for long stretches. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the charts for a bigger NW groundswell later in the month, but nothing in this forecast is worth planning your week around.

Rusty.

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