Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Le Petit Minou over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a slow start. The first recommendation isn't until Wednesday, August 19th, so we're looking at a solid nine-day gap with pretty much nothing worth getting wet for. There's a tiny bit of energy around the 10th and 11th, but with winds that just won't play nice, it's a write-off. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least it won't be a shock to the system.

The one real standout in this window is on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning session at Le Petit Minou is where it's at. We've got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy is moderate (240), and that offshore wind is the key. It's the only time in the whole forecast where the stars align for a proper paddle. Bear in mind it's a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are often a thing here, so get out there early.

Now, looking further out, there's a huge spike in size on Sunday, August 23rd. The morning shows a massive 10ft swell from the WNW with a combined energy through the roof (1776). That's expert-only territory. The wind is cross-off, which is clean, but this kind of power at a beach and point setup is more likely to be a washing machine than a surfer's paradise. Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Beyond that, the window fades out with a long-period groundswell (16 seconds) on the 25th, but it's only 2ft and the wind is messy, so it's a pass.

So, to sum it up: the only window to circle on the calendar is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or too damn big. Get it while you can.

Rusty.

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