Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks at Le Petit Minou. This is a beach and point setup, fairly consistent, exposed to the SW swell window. It’s a spot that can handle a bit of size.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year. No real surprises there.

We’re looking at a pretty poor run of surf to start. Friday the 14th has some knee-high waves at 3ft from the W, a 9-second period, and cross-off winds. The combined energy is only (136), so it’s weak. The morning is surfable but very ordinary. By the afternoon, conditions get worse.

Friday the 15th brings a little more height, up to 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. Cross-off wind is there, but it’s a moderate breeze that will mess with the surface. Combined energy jumps to (222), but the surf is marginal at best.

Through the weekend and into early next week, it’s a write-off. Heights drop below 3ft, winds go onshore or cross-shore, and energy levels are low. From Friday afternoon through to Tuesday the 19th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real standout appears on Wednesday morning, August 19th. We’ve got a long-period groundswell hitting at 2ft from the WNW with a period stretching out to 13 seconds. That’s a very clean, glassy morning with light cross-off winds from the N. The combined energy is (227), moderate but punchy for the size. Those long-period swells mean better shaped waves, especially on the point. This is a quiet window, and the crowd situation can be “often” busy, so it might be worth getting in before the afternoon crowd rolls in. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit messy with a moderate breeze and a bigger 4ft swell but a shorter 11-second period.

Thursday the 20th builds a bit more at 5ft from the NW, 10-second period, but the wind switches to a messy cross-on. Poor conditions. The energy picks up to (383), but it’s not clean. Thursday afternoon has 5ft swell, 10-second period, and cross-shore winds – cross-chop will make it hard work. This is marginal at best.

Friday the 21st is similar, 5ft, NW, 8-second period with light cross-shore wind. Not great.

After that, we hit a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 22nd through to Wednesday the 27th, it’s a desert. Heights are under 3ft, winds are onshore or cross-shore, energy levels are tiny (16 to 158). Nothing to get excited about. This is a major gap of about six days with no recommendations.

Then, a bit of a late hope pops up for Thursday morning, August 27th. A 6ft swell from the W, 9-second period, with light cross-shore SE winds. The combined energy jumps to a solid (536). That’s a bit more interesting. It’s on the bigger side, maybe not for beginners, but it could offer some punch. Thursday afternoon stays clean with a 6ft cross-off wind from the NNE. Energy at (481). This is marginal, but it’s the most promising of the second week. That’s about all we can bank on for now.

Overall, this is a tough outlook. Long gaps, and only two brief windows – Wednesday the 19th morning and Thursday the 27th – look even remotely worth the effort. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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