Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, E swell with 60 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, with the look ahead for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a tough stretch for La Nartelle. For the next several days, and for most of the 16-day window, there’s nothing happening. We’re looking at flat spells and periods where the swell is too weak or blown out. The water is sitting at a very warm 82°F, which is about 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s really unusual, making it feel like a warm bath, but the waves just aren’t there.
There’s a long gap of flat or nearly flat days with no real recommendation until the end of August. The first hint of anything comes on Thursday, the 27th of August, but it’s not good. That morning we get some easterly swell at 2ft, period of just 4 seconds—short period, weak energy (9). The wind is straight onshore from the east at 18 mph, making it messy. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft, still from the east with a 5-second period, but the wind is still onshore and strong (18 mph). The combined energy is only 81, which is weak. This is not one for the paddle surfers; with the strong onshore wind and small, weak swell, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup.
Moving into Friday the 28th of August, we get a small window. Morning sees clean conditions with a gentle offshore from the west at 9 mph. The swell is 2ft from the south, with a period of 7 seconds—still a bit short, and the combined energy is 25, so weak. The afternoon turns windier, with a fresh offshore from the west at 18 mph. The swell drops to 0.7ft from the south. It’s clean, but extremely small. The energy is only 3.
From the 29th of August onward, it’s mostly flat again with no swell energy. There are plenty of clean, glassy days, but nothing to ride. One standout morning on the 2nd of September is completely glassy with no wind and flat surf—great for a swim, not for a surf.
Honestly, the only surf worth mentioning is that brief window on Friday the 28th of August morning. La Nartelle is an inconsistent, sheltered beginner beach break, and even then, the swell is tiny. If you’re a beginner just wanting a splash on a foam board, that Friday morning with the clean offshore wind and 2ft south swell might be your best and only bet. Otherwise, the forecast looks like a pretty normal blank run for this area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | E 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | NE 3 | S 6 | E 3 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.18m | 2:51AM0.16m | 5:36PM0.19m | 6:50PM0.21m | 6:02AM0.15m | 7:38PM0.22m | 7:00AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.17m | 8:47PM0.26m | 8:18AM0.19m | 9:16PM0.27m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM0.08m | 10:00PM0.13m | 9:50AM0.08m | 00:16AM0.13m | 11:15AM0.08m | 1:28AM0.12m | 12:22PM0.07m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:12PM0.05m | 2:38AM0.10m | 1:51PM0.03m | 3:06AM0.09m | 2:25PM0.02m | 3:34AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 31 | — | 43 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 7 | — | E 6 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | S 5 | — | S 7 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 5 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 6 | NE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 66 | 15 | 113 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 703 | 16 | 184 | 341 | 74 | 57 | 207 | 53 | 389 | 866 | 653 | 1044 | 769 | 715 | 242 | 663 | 648 | 648 | 648 | 318 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Nartelle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Nartelle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Nartelle surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Nartelle) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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