Surf Forecasts:
La Sauzaie surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Sauzaie this week:
The surf forecast for La Sauzaie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Sauzaie in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Sauzaie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve had a proper look at what’s in store for us at La Sauzaie. Let’s just get it straight: for the next ten days or so, it’s a pretty grim picture. The models are showing a whole lot of nothing for a long, long stretch. We’re looking at a solid block of poor surf conditions from the 27th of July right through until the 8th of August. That’s nearly two weeks of flat, messy, or just plain wrong winds. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. It’s one of those times when you’d be better off doing something else.
Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s a long way off. Keep your eyes on the 9th of August. On Sunday morning, we finally see a pulse of life. A swell of 5ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds rolls in, and the combined energy is moderate at 336. The problem is that the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It’s a marginal call, but it’s something.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Monday the 10th of August. That’s when this system really kicks in. We’re looking at 6ft of swell from the W, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy has jumped to 815, which is strong. The wind is a cross-shore from the NW, so it’s not perfect, but it’s workable. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a size that’s getting into the intermediate zone, so maybe not for the beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a legit option.
Then, on Tuesday the 11th of August, we get another good look. The morning session is the pick of the whole run. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the W with a 10-second period, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the energy is a strong 546. This is the one. If you can get out there on Tuesday morning, it’s your best chance for a proper, clean wave. The afternoon will see the wind swing and the quality drop.
So, to sum it up: absolute desert for the first week and a half, then a late rally. The best of the best is the Tuesday morning of the 11th of August. Set your alarms.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 143 | 142 | 83 | 54 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 50 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 51 | 71 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM3.70m | 5:01AM3.62m | 5:13PM3.90m | 5:32AM3.77m | 5:44PM4.07m | 6:00AM3.88m | 6:12PM4.19m | 6:28AM3.96m | 6:40PM4.27m | 6:56AM4.01m | 7:09PM4.29m | 7:25AM4.01m | 7:39PM4.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.84m | 10:54AM0.79m | 11:20PM0.62m | 11:33AM0.58m | 11:58PM0.44m | 12:10PM0.42m | 00:34AM0.30m | 12:45PM0.32m | 1:09AM0.24m | 1:21PM0.29m | 1:45AM0.23m | 1:57PM0.32m | 2:22AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 142 | 83 | 54 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | W 11 | — | WNW 8 | SW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | — | 13 | 1 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 23 | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NNE 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 24 | 50 | 21 | 29 | 21 | 51 | 71 | 44 | 18 | 21 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 0 | 8 | 226 | 14 | 216 | 282 | 72 | 215 | 282 | 215 | 215 | 461 | 395 | 20 | 364 | 320 | 23 | 364 | 0 |
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