Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a slow start with a real rough patch. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s a proper stand-out session lurking in the first week if you’re patient.

The Outlook

Right now, there’s nothing doing. The first recommendation isn’t until Monday morning, August 31st, at Le Petit Minou – a beach and point setup. The water’s sitting at 65°F, basically bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wait is painful though; it’s a solid gap of poor, onshore wind and messy surf until that Monday.

Monday the 31st sees a jump in size with an 8ft swell from the W, but the period is only 10 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. It’s lumpy and marginal, with a combined energy of 1437 (moderate to strong). Not the cleanest, but it’s a sign of life. The afternoon stays similar, still 8ft from the WNW, but with a lighter breeze. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but the cross-chop is a pain.

Tuesday, September 1st drops off fast. The swell fades and the wind turns onshore again. Forget it.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. The standout is Saturday morning, September 5th. It’s the clear winner. We’ve got a 7ft groundswell rolling in from the WNW with a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s proper energy – 1202 (moderate to strong). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE at only 6 mph. This is going to be glassy, lined-up, and offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The break is exposed to the SW, and the optimum swell direction is SW, so this WNW swell is a touch off the mark, but with that period and those winds, it’ll be running well. The crowd situation at Le Petit Minou is noted as "often", so expect some company. This is the one to circle.

The afternoon on the 5th drops to 6ft, still clean, but the wind picks up and the energy drops. It’s a good backup.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. The second week is a real struggle. From September 6th onward, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3ft – and the wind is all over the place. There’s a brief moment on the morning of September 12th with a 3ft swell from the W and an 11-second period, with clean offshore NE wind at 9 mph. It’s small but glassy, and the energy is weak (205). Worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a longboard session, but it’s not a call to arms. September 14th morning has a flat 2ft swell with glassy conditions, but it’s hardly surfable.

Overall, the first week has one real gem: that Saturday morning. The rest is either blown out, too small, or just ordinary. The second week is a long, flat gap where you’d be better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, that Saturday is the only day I’d be setting the alarm for.

Rusty.

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