Seignosse - Le Penon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait for the decent stuff. The first few days are a write-off with messy, onshore wind and weak swell, so don’t bother paddling out until the pattern shifts.

The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Tuesday, September 1st. It’s not a blockbuster, but we’re looking at Seignosse - Le Penon with a clean 5ft from the WNW, period around 10 seconds, and a nice offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate at 448, so it’ll have some push. The water is sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good 4° above average, so the wetsuit might be a bit thinner than usual.

The standout session, without a doubt, is the morning of Sunday, September 6th. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 5ft groundswell from the NW, a long period of 12 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the East. The energy is solid at 666, and the conditions are looking very good. This is a long period swell, so at a beach/jetty spot like Le Penon, it might break a bit straight, but with that offshore wind and clean lines, it’s the best bet of the whole run. Just be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here.

The following Tuesday morning, September 8th, also offers a clean window with 3ft from the WNW and a 12-second period, with an offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 335. It’s a smaller option, but clean.

After that, the second week trails off into smaller, weaker surf with a lot of poor conditions. There are a few mornings with clean, glassy conditions, like Saturday the 12th, but the swell is tiny – around 3ft to 3ft – and only worth a splash on a longboard or a foiler. The energy drops right down into the double digits.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but the morning of Sunday the 6th is the real highlight. Get on it.

Rusty.

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