Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks around Le Porge.

The first thing I’ll say is, don’t get too excited yet. We’ve got a long, drawn-out run of small, sloppy conditions before anything really worth paddling out for shows up. The waves we *do* get are mostly in the knee-to-waist high range, nothing with any real punch, and the wind is going to mess with things on most days.

We kick off on Sunday, the 9th of August, with a tiny 1ft swell from the WNW, period around 10 seconds. The energy is weak (43), but the morning is glassy – that’s the one bright spot. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. By the afternoon, that NW wind picks up to 12 mph and goes cross-on, turning it into a choppy mess.

Monday morning the 10th is another glassy chance, with a similar 2ft swell, but again, it’s small. The energy is still weak (63). This pattern just repeats itself through the week: mornings offer a window with light wind or glass, but the swell barely moves the needle, staying below 2ft. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Afternoons are consistently blown out by a cross-onshore breeze.

We finally see a little bump on Thursday the 13th, with the swell hitting 2ft from the west, and the energy climbs to 116 by the afternoon – still only “moderate” though. The wind is a problem again, ruining any real quality. This continues right through until the 20th of August. There are days with onshore wind and a bit more swell (like Friday the 21st), but the cross-onshore wind is howling at 12 mph, making it a total write-off for a surfboard. That 5ft swell with 11-second period on Friday afternoon has the energy cranked up to 496, but the conditions are so poor that honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The one day that *almost* gets interesting is Saturday the 22nd. Morning brings a 4ft WNW swell, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy (236), and the wind is light and onshore. It’s described as “marginal” due to tide or conditions, so it’s not a standout, but it’s the closest we get to something you’d drive for.

Overall, there’s no real standout session in this 16-day window. If you’re desperate, the early morning glass-offs on the 9th, 10th, and 11th will give you something tiny to ride, but that’s the best we’ve got. Hang tight, Rusty.

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