Le Moule Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer around here.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are shaping up to be a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a lot of days where the trade winds are just too strong and the direction is all wrong, leaving things choppy and messy. The overall pattern is this persistent cross-shore wind ruining what could be some decent sized swell. You’ll be fighting a lumpy cross-chop more than you’ll be surfing a clean face.

The first solid option comes on Sunday the 30th of August, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Le Moule is exposed to the swell, and we’ve got a serious 8ft of ENE groundswell rolling in with a 10-second period. The energy is pumping hard with a reading of 1306, so this is strong stuff. The problem is the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 19 mph, which will keep things clean, but this size is only for experts. It’s way too big for beginners. This is the standout of the whole period, but it’s raw and heavy. Because the swell is coming from ENE and the optimum direction for the break is NE, it’s not quite perfect direction-wise, but the energy is there. The water temp anomaly is average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

By Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind swings onshore and the condition turns poor. Monday the 31st is a write-off with more cross-shore wind and dropping swell.

It’s a tough run. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to the 14th of September, the situation doesn’t really improve. We see moderate swells between 3ft and 7ft, mostly from the E with periods around 7-8 seconds, but the wind is stuck in a cross or cross-onshore pattern. The energy levels are moderate at best, and it’s all flagged as poor surf conditions. There’s a bit of a spike in size on the 7th and 8th of September with 7ft to 7ft of swell, but with the wind howling at 19-22 mph, the sea state is described as lumpy cross-chop. Not worth paddling out for a proper surf session. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.

The only real highlight in this entire 16-day window is that Sunday morning swell. If you’re an experienced surfer and can handle a solid, powerful 8ft wave with a clean offshore wind, that’s your moment. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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