Anse Bertrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about the surf situation we've got lined up for the next couple of weeks. I've looked at all the data, and I've got to be honest with you – it's looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We're going to have a long, dry spell with hardly any rideable waves, so don't be expecting to get your quiver wet any time soon.

We start off on Tuesday, the 21st of July, with practically nothing. Anse Bertrand is seeing a tiny 0.7 ft NNE swell at a weak 8 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, and the combined energy is a measly 10. The water temp is sitting at a very normal 83°F, so that's about what you'd expect for this time of year. Conditions are described as "poor," and honestly, for a beginner spot that's inconsistent, there's no point even looking at it. This flatness stretches out for days. Wednesday the 22nd brings a slightly bigger 2 ft swell, but it's still short-period and the wind is a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is still way too low at 30. Thursday morning the 23rd shows 3 ft from the NE, but with a stiff cross-shore wind at 16 mph, it's just a choppy mess. The energy bumps up to 60, but it's still not enough to overcome the conditions.

Then from Thursday afternoon the 23rd all the way through to Tuesday morning the 28th, we hit a big gap. For days on end, the swell is either non-existent or the energy is at zero. There's absolutely nothing to recommend. The wind is a constant cross or cross-off breeze, but without any real swell, it's just a waste of time. A few tiny pulses of 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft show up from the 28th onwards, but with fresh breezes and lumpy cross-chop, it's all "poor surf conditions." The water temp anomaly is normal, so no surprises there.

The very end of the period, from the 2nd of August onwards, shows a few tiny 0.3 ft pulses with a long period of 12 seconds, but the energy is next to nothing – just 3. For a beach break like Anse Bertrand, that long period stuff is just going to run straight and close out. It's not worth the paddle.

So, here's the deal: we have a solid 16-day window with zero standout surf. The only break on the radar is Anse Bertrand, and it's an inconsistent beginner spot. With the swell being so small and the wind often being cross or onshore, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. But don't despair – forecasts can change, and it doesn't usually stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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