Larmor Plage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for Larmor Plage. I've gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for the next week and a half, with only a couple of fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle.

The pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-shore winds, mostly from the west, that are just trashing any chance of decent surf. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're staring at the chop.

For the first few days, from the 5th right through to the 12th, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with weak energy readings (between 10 and 108). The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or cross-on, leaving the surface lumpy and choppy. Even the glassy morning on the 15th of August doesn't help because the swell has dropped to a pathetic 2 ft with a short period, so there's nothing to ride.

The light starts to show on the 13th of August, Thursday morning. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got for a while. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 157. The wind is a light northwesterly, cross-off, which is keeping the surface clean. It's "surfable but very ordinary" – you'll get a few grovelly rides, but nothing to write home about. The crowds are only "sometimes" a problem here, so you should have some space.

Then, on the 14th of August, Friday morning, we get a similar story. Another 4 ft west swell, with a period of 9 seconds and a moderate energy reading of 184. The wind is again cross-off from the west-northwest, keeping it clean. Again, it's ordinary, but it's rideable. The swell direction is from the west, which is right in the optimum zone for this spot, so the waves will have some shape on the banks.

Beyond that, the 17th and 18th of August see some swell kick up again, with 3 ft and 3 ft sets, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, blowing hard, and the forecast mentions rain. It's going to be a messy, windy mess. The combined energy on the 17th morning is 144, but the conditions are just poor.

So, the honest truth is there's nothing to get excited about. The only windows that are even remotely surfable are the mornings of the 13th and 14th of August. If you're desperate for a paddle, those are your best bets. For the rest of the run, you're better off finding something else to do. The forecast can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but as it stands, it's a long, flat, windy wait.

Rusty.

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