Seignosse - Le Penon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Seignosse - Le Penon over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—it’s a pretty grim stretch for the next week or so. We’re looking at a long, dry gap with no real surf until the 4th of August. From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to the 3rd of August, the swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the whole setup is just “poor surf conditions.” You’re looking at waves barely hitting 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the NW, with a short period around 6 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak—scraping between 56 and 141 (weak to moderate energy). The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, so it’s choppy and disorganised. Honestly, not a single session worth paddling out for.

Things start to get a little interesting on the 4th of August. Tuesday morning we’ve got a glassy window with a light WSW wind, and the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the W at 9 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 56 (weak), but it’s surfable—just. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. That morning is your best bet in the first week, but it’s a real small-wave grovel. The afternoon turns choppy again with a cross-on NW wind.

The 5th of August has a similar morning: glassy, 2 ft from the W, with a 8-second period. Again, poor surf quality but at least the surface is clean. The 6th of August morning is another glassy calm spell, with the swell dropping to 1 ft from the WNW, but the period stretches to 11 seconds—that’s a longer period groundswell, which gives it a bit more shape, but it’s tiny. Combined energy is only 45 (weak). If you’re desperate for a longboard session, that’s your window.

The 7th of August morning sees a slight bump: 3 ft from the WNW, 6-second period, glassy. Combined energy is 65 (weak). Still small, but clean. The 8th of August gets a bit more interesting: Saturday morning brings 3 ft from the NW at 7 seconds, with a NE wind going glassy and combined energy of 113 (moderate). That’s the first session with a bit of push, and the surface will be clean. The swell is still short period, so it’s not groundswell, but for a beach/jetty break like Le Penon, it’ll be a bit more fun than the dribble we’ve had.

The 11th of August Tuesday morning is another one to circle: 2 ft from the NW, 8 seconds, glassy with a light W wind, and combined energy of 101 (moderate). The 12th of August Wednesday morning is similar: 3 ft from the WNW, 9 seconds, glassy, energy of 108 (moderate). Both mornings are clean, but still small.

The standout in the whole outlook is the 13th of August, Thursday morning. That’s the one. Swell pushes up to 4 ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with a WSW wind light enough to keep it cross-on but still manageable. The combined energy hits 222 (moderate)—that’s a real step up. The water temp is still average, and the crowds at Le Penon can be “sometimes” busy, so expect a few mates out. This is the best chance of the whole 16-day window: a solid 4 ft of cleanable swell, with decent shape. It’s not a giant, but after this long dry spell, it’ll feel like a gift.

All in all, it’s a lean forecast. The first week is a write-off. The second week has a few glassy mornings and one proper session on the 13th. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this blank run is pretty normal for the area. But don’t lose hope—forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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