Cap de la Chevre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. We've got a lot of lumpy, wind-blown ocean ahead before things finally clean up. There are two distinct windows of hope, but you're going to have to wait for them. Here's the full rundown.

Right off the bat, conditions at Cap de la Chevre are messy. We're looking at a small, weak swell for the rest of this week. Under 3 feet or so with short, period-less waves and a cross-shore breeze, it's just not worth paddling out. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 92. By Friday the swell starts to fill in a bit, but the wind swings onshore and makes it a complete write-off. It's not going to be any fun, just a lot of whitewater.

Over the weekend, we've got a serious pulse of energy coming through. It's strong, with combined energy readings hitting a hefty 1223 on Saturday afternoon. But it's a complete mess. We're talking strong cross-onshore winds and a solid 10-foot swell that will be a stormy, closed-out mess at Cap de la Chevre. The period is short too, around 8 seconds, so it'll be all lump and no shape. If you're not an expert, this is way too big and rough, and even then, it's not going to be enjoyable with that wind. This is more your kite-surfing territory than a paddle session. By Sunday, it backs off a bit but the winds stay nasty, and we've even got a risk of thunderstorms.

The start of next week, the 31st and into September, shows some improvement but it's still not great. The swell is still pumping, hovering around the 7 to 8-foot mark, and the period stretches to 10 seconds. But the wind is still on it, making for poor conditions. It's big enough to be challenging, but the quality won't be there. We're in that zone where it's too big for beginners and the onshore wind makes it a battle for everyone else. It's not until we get into the first few days of September that things die down again, but by then we're back to small, choppy dribble.

Honestly, it's a pretty bleak stretch. But then, hold on. Mark your calendars for Saturday, the 5th of September. This is the standout. The sun is out, there’s some clouds, the wind drops right off. We’re looking at a clean 6 to 7-foot swell from the west with an 11-second period and a light offshore breeze in the morning. The combined energy is a solid 995. Then in the afternoon, it goes absolutely glassy. The wind is out of the southeast at just 3 mph, with a clean 6-foot west swell. The water temperature is currently at 66°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the day you want to be out there. It’s still a solid size, so maybe not for the groms, but for everyone else, this is the pick of the fortnight.

The following week looks to settle back down, but there’s one more glimmer of hope further out. Around Thursday the 10th of September, a long-period groundswell from the west is due. The models show it holding a solid 8-foot plus with an 11-second period. The wind is howling offshore from the northeast, which should keep things clean. But it's over a week away, so treat this as promising but less certain. Given the long period, and that it’s a point break, this could be well-shaped, but we'll have to wait and see.

So, two windows to watch: the 5th of September is your best bet for clean, fun waves. The 10th is a promise of more power and size from a groundswell, but keep your fingers crossed. Before that, it's mostly about dodging the wind and sitting it out.

Rusty

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