Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast for Le Petit Minou is a bit of a slow starter, but there’s some real promise if you’re willing to wait.

Right now, the surf is small and pretty ordinary. Saturday morning, August 8th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is glassy from the SE, so it’s clean, but there’s barely any energy in the water (combined energy of all swells directed here is 62). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for every little roll. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The next few days don’t offer much of a change. Sunday through to the middle of the week, we’re stuck with small 2ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the NW or W. The winds are a mix of cross-offshore and light breezes, so it stays clean, but the wave heights are just too small to get excited about. The combined energy stays low, mostly under 100, and the scores reflect that. It’s a bit of a flat spell, honestly.

Then, towards the end of the week, we start to see a little more life. Thursday afternoon, August 13th, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the W with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy climbs to 278. The wind is cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean, but it’s still a marginal call. Not quite there yet.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday, August 17th, is the day to circle. The morning brings a solid 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 324. That’s a moderate energy level, and the wind is offshore from the NE, blowing at 12 mph. That means clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon holds up just as well, with 4ft swell and offshore winds from the NNE. This is the best run of the whole outlook. The break is a beach and point setup, so it should handle the swell nicely. It’s fairly consistent, and the optimum swell direction is from the SW, but the WNW is close enough to work. Crowds are described as “often,” so expect some company, but with these conditions, it’ll be worth it.

For the more experienced crew, Wednesday morning, August 19th, has a bigger 6ft swell from the WNW, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The combined energy is 423, which is strong, but that shorter period means the waves might be a bit crumbly and less powerful. The wind is offshore from the NNE at 19 mph, which is a fresh breeze, so it’ll be clean but a bit lumpy. This one is for the guys who can handle a bit of chop and want some size.

The real gem for the second week, though, is Thursday afternoon, August 20th. The swell is 5ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, but the combined energy hits 620 – very strong. The wind is offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a standout. The waves will have push, it’ll be clean, and if you can get a gap in the crowd, you’ll score.

Friday, August 21st, is also a good shout. The swell holds at 5ft, period 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the NNE in the afternoon. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is still high at 435. That afternoon session is a real treat.

After that, the swell starts to back off. Saturday, August 22nd, drops to 4ft, and the winds get a bit cross, so the quality fades. By Sunday, August 23rd, we’re back to small 2ft and poor conditions.

So, the first week is mostly a wait. The best surf is on Monday, August 17th, and Thursday afternoon, August 20th. The water is about average temp for this time of year. Keep an eye on the crowds at Le Petit Minou, because when it’s good, it’s popular.

Rusty.

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