La Govelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

First up, the outlook for the next 16 days is pretty flat for La Govelle. This is a reef setup that needs a good SW swell and clean winds to work, and we just aren’t getting that combo for the vast majority of the period. There’s a long stretch with very little to get excited about, but I’ll walk you through it.

For the first week and a half, from Monday the 13th right through to the morning of Sunday the 26th of July, it’s a total write-off. Tiny waves, poor wind directions, and a lot of cross-onshore chop. The swell energy is almost always weak, with readings mostly in the teens and twenties (like 65, 25, 20…), and the swell periods are short and gutless. Even the few mornings with offshore wind from the ENE or NE, like Monday the 13th morning with a 3 ft W swell and 6 second period, still can’t salvage it. The waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The water temp is sitting average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The one and only standout comes right at the end of the forecast period. On Monday morning, 27th of July, we finally see something worthwhile. The swell builds to 5 ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. Combined swell energy jumps right up to 461 – that’s in the strong range. We get a light offshore breeze from the NE, meaning the face of the reef should be clean and lined up. This is a proper groundswell event for the spot, and it breaks consistently here. That said, 5 ft is a solid size for a reef break – not for beginners, but it’ll be a good session for anyone with a bit of experience. Keep in mind crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Unfortunately, the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, and Tuesday the 28th morning brings a smaller, weaker drop back to 5 ft with a shorter period and only moderate energy (138), so the window is tight. That Monday morning is the one to circle on the calendar.

For the rest of the time, save your energy. There’s nothing happening until then, and even the days after that look like a drop-off again. It’s a long dry spell, but this area does go quiet like this sometimes – forecasts can always shift, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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