La Nartelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase: the next couple of weeks for La Nartelle are looking pretty tough. We’ve got a long dry spell on our hands, so if you’re itching to get wet, you’re going to need some patience.

First up, from Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the morning of Saturday the 8th of August, it’s basically a flat spell. The water is a warm 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but there’s just no energy to work with. The swell is either non-existent or tiny, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. The combined swell energy sits at a measly 1 (1), so it’s not worth paddling out for.

We finally see a little pulse of life on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning brings a tiny 0.7ft swell from the ENE with a period of 4 seconds, and we get a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still rock bottom at 1 (1), but it’s clean. The afternoon picks up a touch to 1.0ft from the ENE, still with a clean cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy bumps up to 6 (6). It’s not surfable in any meaningful way, but it’s the first sign of life.

Sunday the 9th of August is the best of a bad bunch. The morning is glassy with a 1ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a short 4 seconds and the energy is only 8 (8). The afternoon gets a bit bigger with 2ft from the same ESE direction, but the period is still short at 4 seconds. The wind goes cross-shore, creating a little chop. It’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but it’s still weak, with combined energy at 16 (16). For a beginner spot, this is the only window where you might catch a tiny, weak wave, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

After that, the 10th and 11th of August are all offshore wind – strong, clean offshore wind – but the swell completely dies again. The 12th of August brings a small 2ft swell from the south with a 6-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze in the morning, giving us a combined energy of 22 (22). Still tiny, but it’s the last flicker of hope.

Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best on offer is the afternoon of the 9th of August, with that 2ft ESE swell, but it’s weak and short-period. La Nartelle is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is a classic example of a blank run for the area. Don’t stress, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long, and the forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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