La Nartelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase. This 16-day window is a long, flat spell, so don’t get your hopes up.

We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week. The first real chance to get wet comes later in the period. The standout? There isn’t a true standout, but there are a couple of moments that are worth a look if you’re really itching.

Starting with La Nartelle on Friday, August 7th, the afternoon brings a tiny 0.7ft swell from the south with a period of just 4 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a weak 1. The wind is a cross-shore at 12 mph, putting a chop on it. The water is a warm 82°, which is much warmer than usual, about 8° above the average, so you’ll be comfortable just floating.

Saturday and Sunday are flat, with zero energy. A glassy morning on Sunday, but no swell. Monday through Wednesday of the next week are all poor, with only tiny 0.7ft bumps showing up. Thursday morning, August 13th, is glassy but still flat. This pattern of flat, glassy mornings and light cross-onshore afternoons just keeps going.

The entire second week is the same story. Tiny 0.7ft swells, periods of 2-4 seconds, and combined swell energy never getting above 1. The wind is light or gentle, but there’s nothing to ride.

Finally, on Tuesday, August 18th, the afternoon shows a 2ft swell from the east with a period of 4 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 15 – still moderate, but the best of the run. The wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph, so it’s a bit choppy. It’s not great, but it’s the only real option in the whole window.

Then on Friday, August 21st, the morning brings a strong offshore wind at 28 mph from the WNW, but it’s blowing over a tiny 0.7ft, 3-second swell. The energy is still just 1. That offshore wind will clean it up, but it’s too small to paddle into and the wind is too strong.

The very last call is Saturday, August 22nd, afternoon. A 2ft easterly swell with a 4-second period, combined energy at 9, and a gentle offshore breeze from the west at 9 mph. The cleanest conditions of the whole 16 days, but still just knee-high dribble.

So, what’s the best on offer? The Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, is the only real window with enough energy to push a board. It’s not a standout, but it’s the pick of a very poor bunch. The Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, has the cleanest look with that offshore wind, but it’s tiny. For a beginner, none of this is good, but if you’re desperate, the 18th is your best bet. La Nartelle is a sheltered, inconsistent spot, and this forecast shows exactly why.

Rusty out.

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