Playa de la Cagonera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Playa de la Cagonera. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day stretch is basically a write-off for any kind of decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a long, barren run here.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday the 16th with tiny, weak swell and a bit of rain, so don’t even bother. That sets the tone. For the next week and a half, it’s all small, short-period slop – mostly under 3 ft – with poor surf conditions flagged every single day. There’s a little bump of energy on the 20th and 21st, with the swell pushing up to 7 ft, but the wind is straight onshore and strong, making it choppy and messy. That’s not surfable, it’s a washing machine. The combined energy gets up to 412 (moderate wave energy) on the 20th afternoon, but it’s all wasted with that onshore wind.

We get a tiny glimmer on the morning of the 22nd, with glassy conditions and a 4 ft swell, but it’s still surfable but very ordinary. Then it drops right back off again. Honestly, if you were thinking of a kite, those bigger, onshore days might have some pull, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.

The only real point of interest comes much later, right at the end of the month. On the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, we’ve got a proper groundswell showing up – 3 ft from the NNW with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 483 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean. This is promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it. The afternoon of the same day sees a bigger 6 ft swell from the same direction, with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy rockets to 1083 (strong wave energy), but the wind swings cross-on, so it’s marginal. The 31st keeps a 5 ft NNW swell, but the wind is onshore again.

The water temperature is running at 70°F on the 16th, which is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a bit of a warm bath.

So, to wrap it up: there’s nothing worth paddling out for until maybe the very last day of the month, and even that’s a long shot. This is a classic blank run for this area – when it’s not working, it really isn’t working. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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