Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
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’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a pretty barren run for the next few days, especially if you’re after anything decent. The first real hope doesn’t pop up until Wednesday morning the 26th, and even then, it’s pretty weak. There’s a solid gap of no good surf from now until then.
Wednesday, 26th August – Saturday, 30th August
Wednesday morning offers up the first hint of a wave. The swell is tiny, only about 2 ft from the W with a short-period of 6 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak (47). The wind is offshore from the ENE though, which is a big plus – it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s not enough to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is *much warmer* than usual for this time of year, a wild 6° anomaly. That’s very unusual.
The rest of that week is a washout. We get a little bump in swell on Thursday afternoon hitting 4 ft from the W (8 seconds), with glassy conditions, but the combined energy is still only moderate (149). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Then Friday the 28th comes in with a bit more size – 5 ft to 6 ft – but it’s ruined by strong onshore winds. It’s a mess.
Sunday, 30th August – Monday, 31st August
The weekend isn’t much kinder. Sunday has 3 ft swell but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. Monday the 31st sees the swell push up to 5 ft with a bit more period (9-10 seconds) and stronger energy (363 to 442), but again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. It’s gonna be bumpy and poor.
Tuesday, 1st September – The First Real Glimmer
Alright, here’s where we get a little hope. Tuesday morning, 1st September, is the standout for this whole period. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, giving us moderate-to-strong energy (373). But the killer is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and for this break, that’s a solid call. Le Porge early Tuesday morning is the best bet on offer. It’s fairly consistent and the conditions will be clean. Keep in mind the swell direction is almost exactly from the optimum W direction, so it should line up well.
Wednesday, 2nd September – Sunday, 7th September
After Tuesday, the quality drops back off. Wednesday morning has 3 ft and glassy conditions, but the energy is low (135). From there it’s a long stretch of poor, onshore, or cross-onshore wind until…
Monday, 7th September
Monday morning the 7th looks promising again. We get 3 ft from the WNW (10 seconds, moderate energy at 249) with offshore winds from the E. That’s clean. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun.
Tuesday, 8th September – The Big One (But Far Off)
Now, look, I gotta mention Tuesday the 8th of September because the numbers are wild, but this is way out in the second week, so take it with a grain of salt. The forecast shows a very long period, 19 second groundswell from the W, pushing 5 ft in the morning. The combined energy is monstrous – 1810. That is serious, strong wave energy. The wind is offshore from the ESE, so it should be clean. The guidance says it’s for experienced surfers, and I’d agree – 5 ft with that kind of period is a lot of power. It’s listed as "excellent surf conditions." But because it’s so far out, it’s a promising but uncertain call.
That afternoon the wind switches onshore and the period drops, but that morning session could be the real deal if it holds.
So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with this week. The best two moments are Tuesday morning, 1st September, for clean, fun-sized waves, and then a hopeful eye on Tuesday morning, 8th September for something much bigger and more powerful.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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14 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 23 | 13 | 149 | 191 | 170 | 327 | 393 | 322 | 268 | 212 | 123 | 123 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | glassy | off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:30PM3.11m | 3:55AM3.08m | 4:09PM3.37m | 4:30AM3.30m | 4:43PM3.61m | 5:02AM3.50m | 5:14PM3.81m | 5:33AM3.66m | 5:45PM3.96m | 6:03AM3.77m | 6:15PM4.03m | 6:33AM3.82m | 6:46PM4.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM1.05m | 9:39AM1.00m | 10:07PM0.78m | 10:16AM0.73m | 10:42PM0.53m | 10:51AM0.49m | 11:15PM0.31m | 11:24AM0.30m | 11:47PM0.15m | 11:56AM0.17m | 00:19AM0.06m | 12:30PM0.11m | 00:52AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 7 | W 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 |
14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 10 | 149 | — | — | — | 393 | 322 | 268 | 212 | 123 | — | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 1 | 1 | 22 | 19 | — | 15 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | 191 | 170 | 327 | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 398 | 405 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 77 | 132 | 0 | 161 | 174 | 174 | 158 | 140 | 202 | 77 | 20 | 202 | 158 |
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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.
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