
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with W 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 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
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 the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the most part. The swell stays small and the wind’s mostly cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be a waiting game. There’s a bit of a pulse trying to build in the second week, but conditions are pretty ordinary. Hold tight.
First up, around the 2nd to the 4th, we’ve got tiny waves – think 1ft to 2ft – with a short-period west swell. The wind’s light but cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The water’s running at 76°F at Le Porge, and that’s about 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s properly warm for up here. But yeah, not much to ride. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 40 to 66, so you’re not missing anything.
Come the 5th and 6th, the swell stays under 3ft, but we start to see a bit more energy – around 100 to 156 – as the period drops to 8 seconds. Still, with cross-onshore winds picking up to 16 mph, it’s chopped up. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a splash.
The 7th to the 11th is a real lull. Swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, periods as low as 5 or 6 seconds. The combined energy’s weak, often under 80. Winds are still mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s bumpy and small. You’d be chasing whitewater, and even then, not much.
Now, into the second week, the 12th and 13th are pretty flat – 0.7ft to 1ft, and while the morning of the 12th is clean with a light offshore, there’s just no swell. The 13th morning is actually glassy, but again, nothing to surf.
The first real glimmer comes on the 14th, Friday morning. The swell’s still small at 2ft, but the period is 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy – offshore and light. The combined energy is building to 89, so it’s surfable, but just barely. The water’s still that warm anomaly, so it’s comfortable. That’s the first window where you might get a couple of soft little waves, though definitely beginner-friendly and very small.
Then the 15th and 16th see the swell finally starting to push – 4ft to 4ft with a 9 to 10 second period, and the energy jumps to 176, 180, then 208 and 275 by the 17th. That’s moderate energy building. But the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. Still, from the 15th onwards, there’s finally some push in the water. The 17th Monday afternoon has swell at 4ft, period 10 seconds, and energy of 275 – that’s the most we’ve seen. But the wind’s cross-onshore at 12 mph, so expect some chop.
If you can wait it out, the 15th and 16th are the pick of the bunch, but they’re not standouts. Just more energy and a bit of size, but the conditions stay average. The 17th has the most swell but still cross-onshore. Keep your expectations low.
Overall, the water’s warm, but the surf stays small and messy for most of this stretch. The last few days, from the 15th onwards, offer the most hope, but it’s not the clean, glassy gold we’d want. If you’re a beginner, the 14th morning is the only time you’d feel comfortable, but even then it’s ankle to knee high. For anyone else, it’s a board in the car and a lot of waiting.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 |
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24 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 41 | 39 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 90 | 128 | 112 | 135 | 60 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 56 | 76 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM3.78m | 8:07AM3.50m | 8:21PM3.66m | 8:43AM3.40m | 9:00PM3.50m | 9:27AM3.27m | 9:50PM3.30m | 10:23AM3.13m | 10:58PM3.11m | 11:42AM3.03m | 00:31AM3.01m | 1:15PM3.08m | 2:02AM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.36m | 1:57AM0.32m | 2:09PM0.44m | 2:35AM0.43m | 2:50PM0.56m | 3:18AM0.59m | 3:38PM0.73m | 4:08AM0.78m | 4:36PM0.90m | 5:11AM0.97m | 5:48PM1.01m | 6:27AM1.06m | 7:11PM0.97m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 |
22 | 23 | 30 | 6 | 29 | 41 | 39 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 9 | 128 | 112 | 21 | 15 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 7 | — | — | W 11 | — | W 11 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
24 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | — | 19 | 17 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
— | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 90 | — | — | 135 | 60 | — | 47 | 47 | 56 | 76 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 161 | 195 | 172 | 530 | 0 | 77 | 405 | 161 | 99 | 278 | 161 | 99 | 202 | 149 | 38 | 202 | 108 | 113 | 467 | 172 |
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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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