
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Le Porge.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf’s not really worth paddling out for until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Before that, the wind is messy and the swell is weak or just poorly shaped. So, hold your horses for a few days.
The standout window comes Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We’ll see a 4ft swell rolling in from the W, with a period of 11 seconds. The real story here is the wind: dead calm, glassy conditions. The water’s way warmer than usual for this time of year, running about 5°F above normal. The combined energy is moderate at 358, so there’s some push. For a beginner-friendly break like Le Porge, this is your best bet – clean, fun little waves. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here.
Tuesday afternoon gets blown out by a cross-onshore wind, so don’t expect it to hold.
The next real highlight is a long way off, on Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, and again, glassy conditions with a slight air. The energy is moderate at 347. This is another sweet morning if you can wait. The swell direction is spot-on for the exposed W-facing beach.
In between, there are a few mornings that are surfable but ordinary – like the 11th, 13th, and 14th of September – with clean winds but small, weak waves. The afternoons are almost always a write-off with the onshore breeze picking up.
Overall, the best plan is to hit the water on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 16th of September in the morning. Everything else is a gamble or just plain poor. The second week is less certain, but that Wednesday morning looks promising.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
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669 | 573 | 319 | 222 | 109 | 172 | 363 | 488 | 358 | 281 | 150 | 70 | 361 | 334 | 171 | 94 | 39 | 140 | 287 | 234 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:01PM4.20m | 5:25AM3.98m | 5:40PM4.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:30AM0.20m | 10:59PM-0.05m | 11:11AM0.01m | 11:37PM-0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
669 | 573 | 319 | 222 | 109 | 172 | 363 | 488 | 358 | 281 | 150 | 70 | 15 | 334 | 171 | 94 | 39 | 140 | 287 | 234 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | 24 | 12 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 40 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 11 | NW 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 361 | 49 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 43 | 9 | 174 | 174 | 73 | 127 | 77 | 0 | 127 | 113 | 272 | 161 | 161 | 81 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 161 |
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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.










