Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with 21 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day outlook for La Nartelle is a tough one. The swell’s just not showing up, and when it does, it’s barely a ripple. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any real surf.
The only time we see any wave energy is right at the start. Saturday, July 11th, there’s a tiny 2ft swell from the east, but the period is a measly 4 seconds—that’s windswell, not groundswell, and it’s going to be weak and crumbly. The combined energy of all swells directed here is only 14, so it’s barely registering. The wind is onshore from the east at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The water temp is a balmy 79°F, which is 8°F warmer than the long-term average—that’s very unusual, like swimming in a bath. But honestly, the surf is poor, and the score is a zero. Not worth paddling out for.
Sunday morning, July 12th, sees a slightly bigger 2ft swell from the ENE, still with a 4-second period, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the north at 6 mph. The combined energy climbs to 32, but it’s still weak. The conditions are a bit cleaner, but the waves are tiny and weak. Afternoon sees the swell drop back to 2ft and the wind turns onshore again. Flat, flat, flat.
Monday, July 13th, morning has a glassy 0.7ft swell from the east with a 4-second period—combined energy of just 1. That’s a lake, not surf. The rest of the day is flat. From Tuesday, July 14th, all the way through to Sunday, July 26th, there’s no swell whatsoever. The combined energy is zero for most of those days. The wind is light and variable, sometimes glassy, but without any waves, it’s just a calm sea.
This is a bleak run. La Nartelle is an inconsistent, sheltered beginner spot, and the optimum swell direction is east, which we see briefly, but the swell is just too small. When the swell is this weak and the period is this short, it’s a no-go for surfing. The setup looks more interesting for a paddleboard than a surfboard, if I’m being honest. But don’t lose hope—forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long in this area. For now, though, save the wax and go for a swim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | E 3 | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 7:44PM0.25m | 7:14AM0.20m | 8:37PM0.27m | 8:12AM0.20m | 9:26PM0.30m | 9:04AM0.20m | 10:13PM0.31m | 9:52AM0.19m | 10:59PM0.32m | 10:39AM0.19m | 11:43PM0.31m | 11:25AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.09m | 1:38PM0.01m | 2:56AM0.08m | 2:27PM-0.00m | 3:50AM0.07m | 3:14PM-0.01m | 4:41AM0.06m | 3:59PM-0.02m | 5:29AM0.06m | 4:42PM-0.01m | 6:16AM0.06m | 5:25PM0.00m | 7:01AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | S 7 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 719 | 508 | 464 | 667 | 389 | 658 | 756 | 647 | 1015 | 1160 | 979 | 1157 | 1157 | 648 | 1015 | 1281 | 739 | 1023 | 1275 | 928 | 1127 |
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