Surf Forecasts:
Seignosse - Le Penon surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,608 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seignosse - Le Penon this week:
The surf forecast for Seignosse - Le Penon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seignosse - Le Penon in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seignosse - Le Penon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Seignosse - Le Penon.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet start to the outlook. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The energy is just too weak, and the winds are messy. We’ve got a gap of about a week before things start to look genuinely interesting.
Sunday 23rd August is probably the best of a poor bunch. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the NW, and while the wind is light offshore from the east, the period is a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (72), so it’ll be fun for a beginner on a longboard, but that’s about it. The water is about average for this time of year.
Monday 24th through Saturday 29th is a pretty grim stretch. The swell stays small and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore for most of it. Even when the swell bumps up to 5ft on the Thursday and 6ft on the Friday, the onshore wind from the west and northwest just destroys any chance of a clean wave. The energy picks up considerably (329 on Thursday, 702 on Friday), but it’s all wind-chop. On Saturday 29th, the swell hits 8ft from the WNW, but with a strong onshore wind, that’s just a washing machine. It’s a big, powerful, messy close-out, only for the experts and even then, it’s not going to be pretty.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday 30th August is a standout. The swell has dropped to a manageable 5ft from the NW, but the wind is offshore from the east and glassy. The period is a short 8 seconds, but with clean conditions, those waves will be peeling nicely. The combined energy is moderate (250), so there’s some push. This is the best session on offer for the first week.
Monday 31st and Tuesday 1st September fade back into small, onshore slop. Wednesday 2nd September morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is completely glassy. It’s small, but it would be a fun little session on a foamy or a log. The energy is weak (60).
The real standout is Monday 7th September. The swell is a solid 3ft from the NW, but the period is a long 12 seconds, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the ESE, and the combined energy is moderate (434). This is the pick of the entire outlook. It’s clean, it’s got a bit of power, and the long period will give you some nice, lined-up waves. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.
Overall, the best bet is definitely Monday 7th September for the cleanest, most powerful waves, with Sunday 30th August as a very solid back-up option.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 | W 10 | WSW 4 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
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125 | 57 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 42 | 329 | 237 | 676 | 884 | 1594 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:04AM2.54m | 2:31PM2.74m | 3:08AM2.72m | 3:25PM2.97m | 3:51AM2.93m | 4:05PM3.21m | 4:27AM3.15m | 4:39PM3.45m | 4:59AM3.34m | 5:11PM3.65m | 5:30AM3.50m | 5:42PM3.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:56AM1.39m | 8:39PM1.22m | 8:58AM1.19m | 9:31PM0.98m | 9:43AM0.94m | 10:11PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.70m | 10:46PM0.50m | 10:54AM0.48m | 11:19PM0.30m | 11:27AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
8:59 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 |
125 | 57 | 26 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 329 | 237 | 676 | — | 1594 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 13 | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — |
9 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 37 | — | 28 | — | 143 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 8 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 2 | — | NW 7 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | SW 5 | WNW 10 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 26 | 884 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 279 | 57 | 360 | 318 | 327 | 444 | 511 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 76 | 0 | 44 | 164 | 32 |
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Information about the Seignosse - Le Penon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seignosse - Le Penon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seignosse - Le Penon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seignosse - Le Penon 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 (Seignosse - Le Penon) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Seignosse - Le Penon may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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