Almanarre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for our stretch of coast.

To be honest, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and ordinary for Almanarre. There’s a long gap of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions, so don’t plan any big sessions. The water is a warm 80°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about three degrees above average, so you’ll be in boardies.

From Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 7th, it’s a total bust. The swell is nearly nothing, with energy readings between 0 and 21. Even Friday morning the 7th shows a 4ft west swell at 6 seconds, with a weak energy of 89. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but not worth a trip.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are the same – tiny waves under 2ft, mostly from the west or southwest, with periods of 4 seconds. Light or glassy wind, but zero push. The energy is all under 30. This flat spell keeps going right through to the middle of next week.

We get a little bump on Saturday the 15th. The afternoon brings a 4ft west swell at 7 seconds, with a moderate energy of 134. It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still “very ordinary” – not a standout, just a slight improvement.

The closest thing to a highlight, and I’m cautious here, is the afternoon of Sunday the 16th. The forecast shows a 7ft west swell at 7 seconds, with a strong energy of 452. That’s a lot of power, but it’s an expert-only wave at that size – over 8ft, so only for the skilled crew. The wind is offshore and clean, but the problem is the swell is too big for this break. It’s a rare case of too much of a good thing.

After that, Monday the 17th through to Thursday the 20th is a mess. Strong onshore winds, messy chop, and dropping swell. The energy on Monday afternoon is 328, but it’s cross-onshore and poor quality. Not worth paddling out.

Truth is, there’s no true standout here. If you’re an expert, you might keep an eye on Sunday the 16th afternoon, but don’t expect miracles. For everyone else, it’s a long wait. Hang in there – forecasts can change, and it doesn’t stay this flat forever.

Rusty, out.

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