La Tranche sur Mer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's get into it.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet spell ahead. The surf is small and gutless for the first few days. The real standout is further down the line, so you'll need some patience.

First up, we’ve got La Tranche sur Mer. This place is your typical exposed beach and jetty setup, and for all of Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, it’s flat or barely a ripple. We’re talking 1 foot and 0.3 feet of weak, disorganised swell with combined energy in the single digits and low double figures. Not worth a paddle.

Then on Friday the 21st, things start to build. The swell jumps to about 4 feet from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy climbs nicely into the moderate range. The winds are cross-offshore out of the W at 12 to 15 mph, so it should stay clean. However, the forecast notes the swell is predicted to be too big for this break at that size. A beginner probably wants to steer clear.

Saturday the 22nd drops back down to a messy 2 to 3 feet with weak energy. Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 26th is a write-off – we’re looking at flat spells, poor conditions, and onshore winds, with combined energy mostly below 30. A solid gap of no real options.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 27th of August brings a spike: a 5 foot swell from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is fresh offshore out of the WNW at 18 mph. That offshore wind is a massive positive. The combined energy is moderate, but that short period means the waves will be a bit soft and close out. That 5 feet is still in the beginner-friendly zone though, but only if you're comfortable with a bit more push.

The other standout is on Tuesday the 1st of September. We see a 5 foot swell from the West with a 9-second period, and a solid moderate combined energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. Again, the forecast flags it as possibly too big for the break, so it’s more for the experienced crew.

Honestly, if you’re after the cleanest and most powerful waves, the best of the bunch is the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. That fresh offshore wind is what you want. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick. The afternoon on the 30th of August also has some moderate offshore wind with 2 feet of swell, but it’s less consistent.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got to wait a week. The first solid window arrives Thursday the 27th, but it's short period. The bigger, better-formed swell hits Tuesday the 1st of September. Both have caveats about size for the break, so choose your window wisely.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on it, mate.

Rusty.

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