Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next 16 days are a tough stretch for Le Porge. Honestly, this is one of those periods where you’re going to be checking the forecast more than you’re checking your wax. The first proper surfable window doesn’t show up until the 22nd of August, and even then it’s a small, clean window that’s more about finesse than power. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile before that.

Let’s talk about the 22nd of August. Saturday morning, we’ve got a light easterly offshore breeze blowing across a 3ft swell from the WNW. The period is a moderate 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 161. It’s clean, but it’s small. For a beginner-friendly spot like Le Porge, this is about as good as it gets in this outlook. The water is a balmy 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, it’s a mess. Saturday afternoon the wind swings north and picks up, turning it choppy. Sunday the 23rd drops to tiny 1ft waves with barely any energy (27). Monday the 24th is flat and onshore. You’re looking at a full week of poor surf conditions, with the swell trying to pick up again around the 25th of August, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and the period is short at 7 seconds.

The end of August and into September sees a significant increase in swell size, but it comes with a price. From the 27th of August right through to the 2nd of September, we’ve got consistent WNW swell, but it’s all onshore, with winds blowing from the west and southwest. You’ll see solid 7ft to 8ft waves with strong combined energy (850 to 993), but it’s going to be blown out, choppy, and ugly. For Le Porge, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The period is short to moderate (8-9 seconds), so it’s a messy, wind-affected swell.

The 4th of September has a late flicker of hope. Friday morning brings a light easterly offshore wind and a clean 4ft swell from the west. The period is a very short 6 seconds, and the energy is weak (196). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to have much push. Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft with a cross-shore wind, but that’s a steep price to pay for size.

So, the only real standout is the 22nd of August, Saturday morning at Le Porge. It’s clean, small, and for beginners or anyone looking for a quiet session, it’s the best on offer. The rest is either too small, too blown out, or too messy. Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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