Guidel Plages Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the surf for Guidel Plages. It’s a beach and reef setup that's very consistent, so there’s always something moving out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s always worth a paddle. The water’s sitting at about 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal, but you might not need the thickest suit.

The start of this stretch is pretty rough. Friday morning kicks off with a weak, short-period swell and a cross-onshore breeze that’s got things all chopped up. The energy is weak, around 120, and it’s just not doing anything for us. Friday afternoon is more of the same, wind picking up, making it a write-off.

Then things get interesting. Saturday morning is the standout of the whole period. A new W swell fills in with a proper 13-second period, pushing the energy up to 466. It’s chest to head-high at 3.9ft and with a light cross-offshore E wind, it’s going to be clean and glassy. This is the one to get out for. The waves will have some push to them, and the offshore breeze will keep the faces nice and lined up. This is as good as it gets.

Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and kills the vibe. Sunday is small and the cross-off wind isn't enough to make the weak energy worthwhile. There’s a pulse of longer-period groundswell on Monday, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy jumps to 666 Monday afternoon with waves hitting 4.9ft, but it’ll be a messy, blown-out 4.9ft. Too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else. The wind doesn't really give us a break until the following Saturday.

Keep an eye on Sunday the 13th. The wind turns offshore in the morning, and the swell is small, but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. There’s also a moment on the 13th afternoon with glassy conditions, but again, the swell is tiny.

The second week looks lean. The energy stays weak, and the winds are mostly onshore or too strong to make the small swell rideable. There is a slight uptick on Friday the 18th with a cross-offshore wind and a bit more size, but the period is short and it’s a marginal call. The following Saturday has a fresh offshore wind but the swell is too small to get excited about.

So, bottom line: don't waste your time this week except for the Saturday morning window. That’s the standout. After that, the surf goes quiet for a long stretch. It's a bit of a blank run, but this spot is consistent, so it shouldn’t stay this poor for too long. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, make that Saturday morning session count.

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