La Nartelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what we’ve got here.

To be honest, mate, it’s looking pretty flat and quiet for the next couple of weeks. The only break that’s even on the radar is La Nartelle, and even then, it’s a tough one. This spot is sheltered and needs a very specific easterly swell to really work, which just isn't happening in any meaningful way. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s a full 9°F above average, so the water feels like a warm bath.

There’s no real swell to speak of right through the whole 16-day window. The first few days are a total write-off with zero wave energy. We see a tiny blip of 1ft from the east on Sunday the 6th, but with a period of just 3 seconds and a weak combined energy of only 1, it’s barely a ripple. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s messy and not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 7th is glassy in the morning but completely flat. That trend continues for days — occasional glassy conditions, some light offshores, but no swell to ride. The first hint of anything comes late on Thursday the 10th, with a tiny 2ft easterly swell, period only 4 seconds, and combined energy of 7 — still pretty weak. Friday the 11th is similar, with 2ft from the east, period 5 seconds, energy up to 13. It’s clean in the mornings but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about.

La Nartelle is inconsistent at the best of times, and with such a drawn-out flat spell, there’s nothing to recommend. A couple of days in the second week — like Wednesday the 16th afternoon — show a tiny 0.7ft easterly bump, but with onshore wind and no energy, it’s not worth the drive. Later, on Saturday the 19th, we see 0.3ft from the south with a 6-second period — again, just too small.

Honestly, if you’re a beginner, even the tiny swell days are too small to learn on, and for anyone else, there’s just no power or shape to work with. The setup here might appeal more to a kite surfer if the wind picks up, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a big fat zero for the whole 16 days.

So, the outlook is bleak — no standouts, no real swell, just flat calm and warm water. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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