Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious firepower on the horizon if you're patient.

Right now, we're in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for Le Petit Minou, with weak onshore wind and poor surf. The water's sitting at 64°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Things start to get a little interesting on the morning of Sunday, the 13th. A new swell pushes in from the WNW at 6ft, with a period of 11 seconds and moderate wave energy (834). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it'll be a bit lumpy but it's a step in the right direction. The real standout window opens up on Monday morning, the 14th. We've got a clean 3ft wave from the west with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. It's not huge, but the conditions will be clean, making it a good option for intermediates.

The second week is where things get heavy. Hold onto your board. Sunday, the 20th of September, the swell jumps to 12ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a rare treat, but this is a serious amount of water. The combined energy is massive at 1799, and it's only going to get bigger. By the afternoon, it's a 13ft swell with clean cross-offshore winds. This is expert territory only, and for the big dogs. The peak of the energy hits on Monday, the 21st of September, with a 10ft WNW swell at 13 seconds and a staggering 4814 combined energy. The wind is clean and cross-off, but the size is pushing the limits of the break.

After that, the swell drops but stays solid. Tuesday morning, the 22nd of September, is a beauty for the experienced crew. We've got an 8ft WNW swell, glassy conditions, and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is still strong at 1570, and the forecast is for excellent surf conditions for those who can handle it. Thursday morning, the 24th of September, is another one to circle. A 8ft WNW swell rolls in with a very long period of 15 seconds, combined with a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is huge at 2617, and it'll be super clean. Just remember, a long period like that at a spot like this might see the waves jacking up and breaking a bit faster, but for the experienced surfer, it's the pick of the week.

For the rest of the second week, we're looking at solid 5ft to 8ft waves with clean conditions, but the wind picks up a bit, making it a little less perfect. The crowds at Le Petit Minou can be a hassle, so get in early if you're chasing the best windows.

Rusty.

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