Mallorca - Son Serra Nova Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next 16 days for Mallorca’s Son Serra Nova. Let me tell you, it’s a classic case of "hurry up and wait." This spot is a reef setup that *rarely breaks*, and right now, it’s living up to that reputation. The first week and a half is basically a no-go, so don’t even bother waxing up yet.

From Thursday, the 6th of August, right through to the 17th, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. The swell is flat or tiny, with the combined energy barely registering (0 to 5). The water temperature is 85°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like bathwater. You’ll see a few glassy mornings, like the 6th and 8th, but with zero push, there’s nothing to ride. It’s just a flat, calm sea.

Finally, things start to stir on the morning of the 18th of August. That’s the standout. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, and we’ve got a NNE swell building to 6 ft. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a groundswell, but the combined energy is moderate at 263. The morning is looking clean, and this is the best window, but it’s still a full week away, so keep an eye on it.

The 19th of August morning is also a solid shout. The swell is a bit bigger at 7 ft, still from the NNE, with a 8-second period, and the energy is strong at 509. With another light offshore from the SSW, it’s going to be clean. Just be aware that 7 ft might be pushing it for beginners. The afternoon looks okay too, with a cross-offshore wind, but the morning is definitely the pick.

After that, it drops off fast. The 20th of August has a small 3 ft NNW swell with weak energy (62), and by the 21st, we’re back to tiny 2 ft waves. It’s a short pulse of fun, but you’ve got to be ready for it.

So, the only real game in town is the 18th and 19th of August mornings. Don’t expect a crowd, because this break rarely breaks, but if you’re keen, that’s your window.

- Rusty

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