Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with 32 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 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. Looking at the 16-day window for our area, the honest truth is there’s nothing to get excited about. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 21st of August, and even then, it’s a real struggle.
We’re looking at La Nartelle, a sheltered beginner spot, and it’s just not cooperating. The whole run is plagued by tiny, weak swell. The water is sitting at a very unusual 82°, which is a massive 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there.
The first few days, from the 21st through the 27th of August, are a write-off. The swell is barely a ripple, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting at pathetic levels (28) on the 21st, dropping to almost nothing. You’ll see a few moments of clean offshore wind from the west, but with swell heights of 2 ft or less and short periods, you’re just bouncing on a washing machine. The swell direction is mostly from the south or east, which is the complete opposite of what this sheltered spot needs (optimum is east).
We then hit a total dead zone from the 28th of August right through to the 1st of September. There’s absolutely no swell at all. The wind is offshore and clean, but with zero wave energy (0), it’s a flat spell. The 1st of September afternoon does turn glassy with a risk of thunderstorms, but still no waves.
Finally, on the 2nd of September, we see a tiny pulse of swell from the south, but it’s only 0.3 ft with a combined energy of 1. The wind is a strong offshore 35-40 km/h from the west-northwest, which is way too strong for such tiny waves. It would be a clean but impossible paddle.
The rest of the outlook through to the 5th of September is more of the same – flat, clean, and frustrating. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a very long blank run. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’ve got the gear, because the wind is there but the swell just isn’t.
There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The area can be fickle, and this is one of those stretches. Keep your eyes on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 7 | S 4 | S 8 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 5:36PM0.19m | 6:50PM0.21m | 6:02AM0.15m | 7:38PM0.22m | 7:00AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.17m | 8:47PM0.26m | 8:18AM0.19m | 9:16PM0.27m | 8:52AM0.20m | 9:44PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.13m | 11:15AM0.08m | 1:28AM0.12m | 12:22PM0.07m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:12PM0.05m | 2:38AM0.10m | 1:51PM0.03m | 3:06AM0.09m | 2:25PM0.02m | 3:34AM0.08m | 2:58PM0.01m | 4:01AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | — | E 3 | — | — | E 4 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 18 | 11 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | S 4 | S 8 | SW 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | E 4 | E 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 7 | W 3 | WSW 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 74 | 57 | 207 | 53 | 448 | 891 | 715 | 1015 | 982 | 242 | 211 | 258 | 242 | 647 | 647 | 724 | 286 | 286 | 78 |
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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).
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