Le Porge Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.90° N 1.22° W

Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Porge sea temperature is
25.3° C
4.7° 

Le Porge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Porge surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 87 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Porge this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Le Porge over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you—this outlook is a tough one. The first recommendation doesn’t show up until the 29th of July, so we’re looking at a solid 13-day stretch with no surf worth paddling out for. The waves are either tiny, wind-chopped, or blown out entirely. The swell energy is weak, barely cracking three figures most days, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, just making a mess of things. It’s a bit of a dry spell, and that’s not unusual for this area when the conditions don’t line up.

The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday morning, 29th July. We’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is glassy—dead calm, slight air. It’s surfable but very ordinary, with a combined energy of only 40 (weak). Honestly, it’s a session for the longboard or a paddle, not a proper wave. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the 30th of July into the 31st. On Thursday afternoon the 30th, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the WNW with a 13-second period (a solid groundswell), and the combined energy jumps to 653 (strong). That’s got some real grunt. But the wind is cross-onshore from the NW at 20 km/h, making it choppy and messy. Friday morning the 31st holds similar swell—5ft, WNW, 12-second period, energy at 670 (strong)—with a gentler cross-onshore wind, so it’s not as chopped up. Still, it’s marginal, and the tide might play games. The water temp anomaly is much warmer than normal, sitting at 78°F, which is a solid 9°F above average for this time of year—very unusual.

The only break in the mix is Le Porge itself, a beginner-friendly beach break. It’s fairly consistent but exposed, and with the swell direction coming from the WNW, it matches the optimum swell direction from the west. The waves are going to be around 5ft to 5ft, which is OK for intermediates but not for beginners—over 5ft is too much for the groms. The period is long (11–13 seconds), so you’ll get better-shaped waves with longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. But at a beach break, that long period can make them break a bit straight, so pick your peak.

If the wind swung offshore, we’d be talking, but cross-onshore and cross-shore winds are the story here. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a clean paddle session for most of the forecast. The 31st morning is your best bet, but I wouldn’t be booking a trip around it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
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Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.7
NW
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
W
8
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.4
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8
0.1
W
13
0.8
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
4
1.2
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
21
27
23
19
8
8
8
14
28
14
3
37
18
12
27
16
20
29
87
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
N
5
WSW
15
WNW
30
NE
25
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30
N
25
NE
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25
N
20
NE
10
NE
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NNW
20
N
Wind State
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glassy
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross
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High Tide
7:04PM4.26m
7:33AM3.84m
7:50PM4.16m
8:18AM3.70m
8:36PM3.95m
9:03AM3.51m
9:22PM3.67m
9:50AM3.29m
10:10PM3.37m
10:40AM3.09m
11:05PM3.08m
11:40AM2.93m
00:12AM2.87m
Low Tide
1:05AM-0.10m
1:18PM0.10m
1:50AM0.03m
2:02PM0.23m
2:35AM0.24m
2:48PM0.44m
3:19AM0.51m
3:34PM0.69m
4:05AM0.79m
4:25PM0.95m
4:56AM1.05m
5:23PM1.17m
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6:33
6:35
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6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:47
9:46
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9:43
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Temp °C
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23
22
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31
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Feels °C
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24
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19
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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.

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