Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day picture for Le Petit Minou. It’s a beach and point setup, and I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is gonna be a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any energy in the water.

The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at flat waves.

We start off on Tuesday, July 21st, with tiny 1ft swell from the WNW, but the combined energy is a weak 36. The wind is offshore in the morning, which is clean, but there’s just no push. This flat, poor surf pattern sticks right through to Friday, July 25th. Swell stays under 2ft, mostly from the WNW or NW, with periods around 9-10 seconds, but the energy is pathetic – never breaking 50. It’s a real bummer for beach and point breaks.

Saturday, July 26th, we finally see a spike in the ocean. Swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 501, which is moderate. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, and it’s coming from the NW, which is cross at Le Petit Minou. The forecast is calling it poor surf conditions. That’s a lot of water, but it’s going to be a messy, choppy mess. Not the one.

Sunday, July 27th, the swell is still solid at 7ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds and energy at 719. The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW, so it cleans up. This is the first real window of the whole forecast. The wave comment says it’s marginal, but for a beach and point, this is the best we’ve got. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit chunky for beginners, but more experienced surfers will find something. The crowd is ‘often’ here, so expect company.

The next morning, Monday, July 28th, is actually the standout. The swell drops to 4ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, which is a nice, clean groundswell. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is 333, which is moderate. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is our best chance. It’s a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely. The size is perfect for intermediates, and it’s clean. That’s the one to circle on your calendar.

After that, the drop-off is sharp. Wednesday, July 29th, the swell is down to 3ft, and the wind is offshore, but the energy is low again. By the end of the week and into August, we’re back to tiny, poor surf. The second week of the forecast looks grim, with nothing but small, weak swells and onshore winds. Not worth the paddle.

So, for the entire 16 days, the only real standout is the morning of Monday, July 28th. That’s your best bet. The rest is a long wait.

Rusty.

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