
Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 4s period, ENE swell with 6 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 0.4m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for this stretch.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the 16-day window is looking pretty grim for La Nartelle. The vast majority of the time, we're looking at flat, clean conditions with no swell to speak of, or just a tiny bump that's not worth paddling out for. We're talking about a long, dry spell with almost no surfable energy.
The only real glimmer, and I mean a tiny one, shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. We're looking at a tiny 0.7ft swell from the south, with a short period of 4 seconds. The combined swell energy is basically nothing. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 3 mph, which keeps the surface clean. The water is a balmy 82°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. But honestly, with that swell size, it's barely a ripple. It's a beginner spot, but it's inconsistent, and with that tiny, weak energy, it's not going to be doing much.
Then, on Friday morning, August 7th, we get a slight bump. The swell pushes up to 1.0ft from the ENE, with a period of 3 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW at 6 mph. The combined energy is still pathetic. The afternoon brings a tiny bit more energy, 1ft from the ENE at 4 seconds, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore, putting a few ripples on it. Still, not really surfable.
After that, it's a ghost town. From the 8th of August right through to the 20th, the data shows zero swell, zero energy, and just flat, clean conditions or light onshore breezes. There's nothing on offer. No standouts, no best day. It's a complete blank run.
For an area like this, a dry spell of this length is more normal than you'd hope. It tends to be pretty inconsistent, so a run of flatness like this isn't a total shock. The setup doesn't look good for anything, not even for kite surfing, as the wind is mostly light.
So, my honest advice? Save your energy and the drive. Put the board away for a couple of weeks. The forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | W 5 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | S 5 | WSW 3 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:18PM0.18m | 2:11AM0.21m | 3:43PM0.19m | 3:14AM0.19m | 5:19PM0.20m | 6:38PM0.23m | 6:05AM0.18m | 7:39PM0.26m | 7:14AM0.18m | 8:29PM0.28m | 8:09AM0.19m | 9:14PM0.30m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07AM0.06m | 7:55PM0.10m | 9:03AM0.06m | 9:23PM0.12m | 10:12AM0.06m | 11:19PM0.12m | 11:26AM0.05m | 00:56AM0.11m | 12:32PM0.03m | 2:03AM0.09m | 1:28PM0.02m | 2:56AM0.08m | 2:17PM-0.00m | 3:41AM0.06m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 655 | 866 | 91 | 73 | 756 | 16 | 16 | 1101 | 239 | 389 | 1015 | 699 | 711 | 756 | 647 | 647 | 756 | 647 | 647 | 756 | 647 |
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Information about the La Nartelle Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Nartelle may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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