Audierne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Audierne.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a real bummer. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and wonky wind directions that just won’t line up. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, it’s a flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for. Swell heights barely tickle 1 to 3 feet with short, weak periods, and the combined energy is mostly in the double digits – a measly 13 to 109 (weak to barely moderate energy). It’s the kind of window where you’re better off checking the tide pools or going for a swim. Not a single recommendation in that first week.

That said, don’t lose hope. The real action – and the only standout of the whole 16-day run – shows up on Saturday the 8th of August. Audierne itself wakes up with a solid pulse of swell. We’re looking at 7 feet from the SW in the morning, with the combined energy cranking up to 619 (strong wave energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the W, so it should be clean and have some proper shape. This is a reef break, so with a long-period groundswell like that (8 seconds, still punchy), it’s got that grunty, lined-up feel. Saturday morning looks like the best bet by a long shot.

Do be aware though – this is an expert-only wave, and with that much swell, it’s gonna be too big for beginners. It’s also a fairly consistent spot, but the crowds can show up sometimes. By Saturday afternoon the wind swings cross-on and the swell bumps up to 8 feet with even more energy (1555 – very strong wave energy), but the onshore wind will chop it up, so aim for the morning session.

Sunday the 9th gets messy with strong onshore winds, and after that, it’s back to small, weak leftovers through to the end of the outlook.

So, to keep it simple: the first week is a write-off. Hold out for Saturday morning, the 8th of August. That’s your window for a proper session.

- Rusty

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