Audierne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening at Audierne. I’ve been watching the charts, and if you’re hoping for a real gem, you’re going to be waiting a while. The first week looks like a bit of a washout, with the wind all over the place and the ocean in a messy mood. We do get some solid water moving, but it’s not until the second week that things start to clean up.

For Audierne – this is a reef break that’s only for the experienced crew – we’re starting on Saturday, 29 August. That morning is a mess: a strong cross-onshore wind at 28 mph, a 2.5m (8ft) swell from the southwest, a short period of 8 seconds, and a combined swell energy of 875 (weak to moderate, but messy). That afternoon it gets bigger with 3.5m (12ft) from the west-southwest, 9-second period, and the energy hits 1914, but it’s all cross-shore chop. Not a good time.

Sunday, 30 August, is more of the same – moderate to strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy 2.0m (7ft) to 2.1m (7ft) swell. Monday, 31 August, starts rough but the afternoon gives us a break: a gentle cross-offshore wind from the northwest, a 2.1m (7ft) swell from the west with a 10-second period, and clean conditions. The combined swell energy is 815 (moderate). That’s our first proper window – clean and a decent size. Experts only at that height, though.

Tuesday, 1 September, is smaller but clean in the morning with 1.3m (4ft) from the west, light cross-offshore wind. A good, easy session. Then we hit a dead spot from Wednesday, 2 September, through to the end of that week. The swell drops below 1.0m (3ft) and the wind turns onshore.

Now, Saturday, 5 September. That’s the one to circle. The wind goes glassy – completely calm – with a 1.6m (5ft) groundswell from the west-northwest, a very long period of 12 seconds, and a combined swell energy of 651 (moderate). For a reef like Audierne, that long-period swell will offer long, beautiful lines. The crowds are only *sometimes* a factor, so you could easily have it to yourself. That morning is a standout.

We then get into the second week. Monday, 7 September, sees a rise in energy with a 2.2m (7ft) cross-shore swell from the southwest, but the wind isn’t perfect. Tuesday, 8 September, brings a big one: 3.0m (10ft) from the west, 10 to 11-second periods, and the energy surges to 3194 (strong). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the northwest, keeping it clean. That’s a powerful, big swell – experts only. Wednesday, 9 September, stays big at 3.0m (10ft) from the west-northwest with a light cross-onshore wind, adding a bit of texture. Still, if you’re comfortable with size, it’s worth it.

After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell fades, with the last session worth a mention on Sunday, 13 September – a fresh cross-shore, 1.2m (4ft) from the west, but lumpy.

The real gems are that glassy 5 September morning and the powerful, clean 8 September. For sheer size and push, 8 September is your day, but that 5 September session has the magic.

Keep your eyes on the sky – it won’t stay poor for long.

Rusty.

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