Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, NE swell with 16 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Nartelle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Nartelle in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat around La Nartelle. We're staring down a long stretch with barely a ripple, so let's get into it.
Right now, through to the end of August and into the first few days of September, the swell window is quiet. The best we see is a tiny 2ft NE windswell on Tuesday the 18th, but with a period of only 4 seconds and cross-offshore winds, it's just not enough to get excited about. The combined energy is a measly 19, so we're talking barely a bump. After that, there’s a real dry spell. From the 19th of August right through to the 31st, the forecast is mostly zeros or scraps of swell under 1ft. There's a glassy morning on Friday the 21st with a tiny 1ft SSE swell, but it’s so small it's barely worth the walk down.
The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so no drama there, but it doesn't change the fact there's nothing to ride. The only real movement comes late in the window on Tuesday the 1st of September morning, when a 0.3ft S swell with a 6-second period shows up, and again on Wednesday the 2nd. But with combined energy of just 1, it’s more of a ripple than a wave.
If you’re a beginner, there’s absolutely nothing to learn on here. The whole forecast period is a blank run, which is a bit unusual but not unheard of for this sheltered stretch of coast. It’s one of those times where the kites might get a gust, but for a paddle surfer, you’re better off finding a river or a pool. Don't lose hope – forecasts change, but for now, leave the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | SW 4 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | SSE 3 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 2 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:47AM0.23m | 1:24PM0.19m | 1:18AM0.20m | 2:26PM0.19m | 1:53AM0.18m | 3:57PM0.18m | 2:51AM0.16m | 5:36PM0.19m | 6:50PM0.21m | 6:02AM0.15m | 7:38PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM0.06m | 7:12PM0.09m | 7:53AM0.07m | 8:13PM0.12m | 8:40AM0.08m | 10:00PM0.13m | 9:50AM0.08m | 00:16AM0.13m | 11:15AM0.08m | 1:28AM0.12m | 12:22PM0.07m | 2:07AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:34 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 3 | W 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | S 5 | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 4 | — | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | — | 11 | 32 | 46 | 22 | — | — | 9 | 11 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 40 | 78 | 40 | 74 | 393 | 57 | 143 | 703 | 36 | 83 | 16 | 74 | 16 | 520 | 36 | 389 | 393 | 647 |
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