Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you what’s coming up for Le Porge.

Right, to be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit grim. The good news is we’ve got plenty of time for the forecasts to improve, but if you’re looking for a classic session, you’ll have to pick your moment carefully.

We kick off on Thursday the 23rd, but it’s a write-off. Tiny 2ft swell from the north with a weak period of 5 seconds and the combined energy is a measly 29. The wind is a cross-off shore, but there’s just no power in the water. The water temp is a pretty weird 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5°F above average, that's very unusual.

Friday the 24th is even smaller – down to 1ft – so forget it. The weekend sees a bump in size. On Saturday the 25th, we get a 5ft swell from the WSW, period creeping up to 6 seconds, and the energy hits 163 (moderate). But here’s the catch: it’s onshore wind. It’s going to be lumpy and messy. Sunday the 26th is similar, with 5ft from the WNW and onshore wind. Not for surfing.

Monday the 27th is our first decent-looking window. The swell holds at 5ft from the NW, and the period stretches to 9 seconds – that’ll give it some shape. The combined energy jumps up to 294 (moderate). Morning winds are a clean cross-shore from the north. This is the best on offer in the first week. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the one to watch for a few fun waves, especially if you’re a beginner or intermediate. The water’s still that weird warm temperature.

Tuesday the 28th morning is the next standout. The swell drops to 3ft from the WNW, but the period is a long 10 seconds and the wind goes totally glassy – dead calm. That is a rare treat. The energy is still moderate at 171. The waves will be clean and lined up, just small. For a longboard or a funboard, this could be a really lovely session with no wind chop. Afternoon winds turn it back to onshore choppy junk.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. From the 29th of July all the way through to the 7th of August, we’re looking at tiny swell, mostly below 2ft, with weak periods and constant onshore or cross-onshore wind. The energy numbers drop below 100 for most of that run. There is another glassy morning on the 4th of August with 2ft, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The 5th of August has a long period of 11 seconds, but the swell is only 1ft – you’d be waiting forever for a set.

Bottom line: if you want clean, rideable waves, your best bet is Monday morning the 27th with that chest-high NW swell and clean cross-shore, or Tuesday morning the 28th if you can handle waist-high waves with glassy perfection. After that, it’s flat and frustrating. Let’s hope the longer-range charts start showing something better.

- Rusty

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