Seignosse - Le Penon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening around Seignosse - Le Penon. It’s not a classic, but there’s a few sessions that might be worth paddling out for.

The first sniff of something rideable is Thursday morning, the 6th of August. The swell is a small 3ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 121. The water temperature is 76°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath. The wind is a light NNE breeze, so it’s cross-offshore and clean. You’ll get small, surfable waves but it’s nothing special. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, it’s a good chance. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Then it goes flat and messy. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with tiny swell and onshore wind. Not worth the wax.

Sunday morning, 9th August, shows a little pulse. The swell is 2ft from the NW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds, which is a bit more interesting. The energy is weak at 78, but the wind is glassy – dead calm. The waves are tiny but clean, so a longboard or a funboard would be the call.

Monday and Tuesday mornings, 10th and 11th August, are more of the same: 2ft swell, glassy or light wind, with periods of 8-9 seconds. The energy is in the 60-75 range, weak. It’s ordinary, but if you’re keen, the clean conditions will make it rideable.

The first real standout of the whole two weeks is Monday morning, 17th August. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 191 – moderate. The wind is light and glassy. This is your best bet. The waves will have some punch, and with the glassy surface, it’ll be clean. The break is a beach and jetty setup, so expect some fun ones.

The following Tuesday morning, 18th August, is also worth a look. The swell is 4ft from the NW, period 6 seconds, but the energy is 138 and the wind is glassy again. Small but clean.

The final highlight is Thursday morning, 20th August. The swell is only 2ft, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and the energy is 121. The wind is offshore from the east, so it’ll be clean. That long period groundswell will feel punchy for its size, but it might break a bit straight on the beach. If you find a rip, you’ll get a nice little wave. This one is a long-range promise, so keep your fingers crossed.

Overall, it’s a quiet stretch with a few bright spots. The best call is definitely the morning of Monday, 17th August, when the wind drops and the swell gives you something to work with. Don’t expect too much from the rest.

Rusty.

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