Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch of the coast. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. The swell is tiny and the wind is mostly junk, so we’re looking at a long stretch of flat or choppy, un-rideable conditions. The first real chance of anything even worth a paddle is a long way off, so don’t hold your breath.

For the first week and a half, from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s a write-off. We’re talking about tiny scraps of swell, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, making even the smallest waves blown out and messy. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 40-50 (40-77 range), and the periods are short, around 6-9 seconds, meaning no push or shape. There’s a big gap of about 11 days where there’s nothing to recommend. You’d be better off waxing a surfboard in the driveway than paddling out.

Now, we finally get a bit of a glimmer. On the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August, Le Porge (France) might just be worth a look. The early session is the only chance. The swell is still tiny, only 3 ft, coming from the NNW with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (57). But the wind is key here – it’s glassy. That’s the only thing saving this, and it’ll mean the surface is clean even if the waves are small. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, and with that size it’s safe for learners. The water is about 72°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. If you’re desperate for a splash, this is the only morning in the whole outlook that might offer a clean, rideable wave, even if it’s just a small one. The afternoon is a no-go as the wind swings onshore and ruins it.

Then, Wednesday the 12th of August morning has a similar vibe – 3 ft from the NNW, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze (ENE at 9 mph). The energy is still weak (54), and the period is short (6 seconds), so it’s not going to be a burner, but it’ll be clean. It’s another ordinary morning, but it’s surfable and better than the rest of the junk.

And finally, on the morning of Friday the 14th of August, we get a little pulse of longer period. The swell is only 1 ft from the WNW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (44). The wind is glassy (SE at 3 mph), so it’ll be clean. For a wave that small, a longer period like that might just give you a bit of a push, but it’s still a very small day. The afternoon will be choppy again.

So, the standout? The Tuesday morning of the 11th of August is the best on offer. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only chance for glassy conditions on a small wave that’s rideable. The Wednesday morning is a close second. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest.

Rusty.

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