Seignosse - Le Penon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re willing to wait.

The first week or so is pretty stagnant. We’re looking at a lot of small, weak swell and messy wind. The water is sitting at about 76°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Things are looking pretty grim for the opening days. There’s a gap of several days with nothing really worthwhile. The first half of the period is mostly a write-off for decent surf.

The first real hint of life comes on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th, at Seignosse - Le Penon. It’s not much to write home about, with a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW and a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy though, which is a major positive. The combined energy is weak at 61. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle and a few knee-slappers, you could get wet, but don’t expect much.

We see a slight uptick on the morning of Thursday, August 6th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy finally hits moderate levels at 151. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NE, so the conditions will be clean. It’s still a beginner-friendly size, but at least the waves will have a bit more shape.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Monday, August 17th. This is the day to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the NW, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 227. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE, keeping the sea surface clean. The surf is expected to be good. This is a full two weeks out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. The afternoon of the same day also looks good, with similar sized swell and a light cross-off from the N. This is the best on offer by a long shot. The size is perfect for intermediates and should have some fun, punchy walls.

The rest of the time is filled with mostly poor conditions, with small, choppy waves and onshore or cross-onshore winds. For the most part, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially on the windier afternoons.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a couple of clean, small mornings, but the real prize is that Monday, August 17th. Keep your fingers crossed and your board waxed.

Rusty

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