
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Porge this week:
The surf forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Le Porge has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty flat start. The first couple of days are small and messy – nothing worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at a warm 74° which is a full 4° above the usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home, but the waves aren’t playing ball just yet.
You’ll have to wait until Saturday the 5th before things start to turn on. Saturday morning brings some hope: a clean 2ft swell from the WNW, with a super long period of 14 seconds and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 318, and conditions are clean. This is where it starts to get interesting.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 5th in the afternoon. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW with a very long 13-second period, pushing the combined energy up to a strong 560. The wind stays light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The longer period means better shaped waves and more energy between sets – perfect for a point break or reef setup, but at a beach break like Le Porge, those long-period waves can sometimes run a bit too straight. Still, this is the best on offer. It’s a beginner-friendly break and with a fairly consistent exposure to W swell, and wind from the NNE, you’re looking at some proper fun waves.
Sunday the 6th onward sees a bit of a letdown. The wind swings onshore and those clean conditions get chewed up by a moderate breeze. Swell sticks around in the 3ft to 5ft range, but the cross-onshore wind makes for choppy, poor quality surf. The combined energy drops back to moderate levels, around 243 to 245, and the wave comment is clear: poor surf conditions. Keep your expectations low here.
Monday the 7th through to the end of the first week remains mostly a write-off. The wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell is either too small or too chopped up. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 7th morning with a 2ft, 14-second groundswell from the W, but it’s onshore and only marginal.
The second week, from the 8th of September onward, is grim reading for surfers. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 3ft, the period drops to 8-10 seconds, and the wind is either cross, cross-on, or onshore for the vast majority of the time. The combined energy values are mostly below 100, indicating weak energy. The only flicker of hope comes on Wednesday the 16th morning, when a 3ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and light cross-offshore wind manages a combined energy of 252, but the wave comment says it’s marginal at best. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and messy. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see some clean, gentle offshore winds, but with swell heights at 2ft to 2ft and combined energy in the 47 to 80 range, you’d be hard-pressed to catch much more than a ripple.
There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 6th through to the 16th, with only a few marginal moments. So, if you’re keen, aim for Saturday the 5th – that’s your window. After that, the forecast doesn't have much to offer until perhaps Wednesday the 16th, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 14 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 66 | 84 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 158 | 560 | 426 | 243 | 245 | 85 | 148 | 530 | 430 | 408 | 312 | 323 | 244 | 207 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57AM3.37m | 9:27PM3.24m | 9:57AM3.14m | 10:46PM2.97m | 11:31AM2.98m | 00:36AM2.88m | 1:16PM3.06m | 2:07AM3.04m | 2:33PM3.34m | 3:12AM3.32m | 3:31PM3.69m | 4:03AM3.61m | 4:19PM3.99m | 4:46AM3.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.66m | 3:41AM0.85m | 4:15PM0.91m | 4:49AM1.11m | 5:36PM1.08m | 6:15AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.03m | 7:43AM1.08m | 8:31PM0.77m | 8:53AM0.79m | 9:30PM0.44m | 9:46AM0.47m | 10:18PM0.15m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | NW 9 |
40 | 66 | 84 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 148 | 560 | 426 | 243 | — | 85 | 41 | 530 | 430 | 408 | 312 | 6 | 244 | — | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 14 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 158 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 148 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | WNW 11 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — |
— | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | 245 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | 323 | — | 207 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 242 | 174 | 73 | 174 | 172 | 73 | 73 | 77 | 43 | 202 | 0 |
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Information about the Le Porge Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Porge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Porge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Porge surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Le Porge) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Porge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Le Porge is 27 km (17 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










