Le Porge Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.90° N 1.22° W

Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Porge sea temperature is
24.1° C
2.3° 

Le Porge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Porge surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for Le Porge over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it's a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with only small, weak swell and conditions that just aren't coming together. You’ll have to be patient, because the first proper chance of a surf isn’t for over a week.

The water temp is sitting at a toasty 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.

The first few days are all about tiny waves and poor surf quality. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August have ankle-snappers around 1 to 2 ft. The combined energy is weak, between 37 and 71, so there's just no push. You get a glimpse of glassy conditions on Wednesday morning with a 3 mph west wind, but there's no swell to ride. Thursday and Friday see a slight bump up to 2 to 3 ft, but it's still onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy and choppy. Combined energy barely cracks 179 at its best on Friday morning. Not worth paddling out for.

We go right through the weekend and into the start of the following week with a similar story: small waves, onshore winds, and "poor surf conditions" stamped all over the forecast. It’s a long, flat, and frustrating run.

Finally, around Monday the 17th of August, we see a little flicker of hope. The morning is dead glassy with a light southerly wind, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NW. The period is a short 7 seconds – that’s just windswell bump and it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the combined energy hits 151 (moderate). The forecast calls it "surfable but very ordinary". It's not a standout, but it's the first session that’s vaguely worth considering if you’re desperate for a paddle.

That little window gets messy by the afternoon when the wind clocks around to a cross-onshore 12 mph. Tuesday the 18th has another glassy moment in the afternoon with a 4 ft swell from the NW, but the period drops to a terrible 4 seconds (combined energy 58), so it’ll be totally weak and crumbly.

Then we get another quiet spell until Friday the 21st of August. This is your best bet in the whole outlook. Friday morning breaks glassy again, with a 4 ft NW swell. It’s still short period windswell at 6 seconds, but the combined energy is a solid 137 (moderate). The afternoon follows up with light rain, glassy winds, and a 2 ft WNW groundswell of 10 seconds (combined energy 123). It’s small but clean, and that's as good as it’s going to get.

Saturday the 22nd sees a jump in energy with combined swell hitting 389 (strong) and 5 ft of WNW swell, but the wind is howling onshore at 16 mph. That’s a blown-out mess, and with that much power and onshore wind, the beach break at Le Porge is going to look more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. The rest of the run into the final week stays on the small side with onshore winds and nothing to write home about. You’ll get a clean offshore morning on Tuesday the 25th from the east, but the swell is a weak 3 ft (combined energy 45) – not enough to get excited about.

So for the standouts: if you are desperate and local, Friday the 21st of August is the pick of the bunch. It’s glassy, clean, and the main morning session offers the best combo of rideable size and no wind. The Saturday (22nd) has the biggest swell energy (393) but it’s blown to bits. For beginners, anything over 5 ft starts to get too much, so the Friday’s 4 ft is manageable, though the short period and beach break setup mean it won't be a classic.

All in all, Le Porge is going through a quiet spell. Stay patient.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.4
WNW
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11
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Energy kJ
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55
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50
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120
143
169
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129
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109
50
79
151
135
61
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
NW
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NNE
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15
NNW
10
N
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SW
20
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High Tide
4:31PM3.94m
5:01AM3.81m
5:18PM4.19m
5:46AM3.95m
6:02PM4.32m
6:27AM4.00m
6:43PM4.32m
7:06AM3.95m
7:22PM4.19m
7:44AM3.81m
8:00PM3.95m
8:20AM3.62m
8:37PM3.64m
Low Tide
9:56AM0.48m
10:30PM0.16m
10:46AM0.22m
11:18PM-0.06m
11:31AM0.03m
00:01AM-0.17m
12:13PM-0.05m
00:42AM-0.15m
12:54PM-0.02m
1:21AM-0.02m
1:34PM0.12m
1:59AM0.21m
2:13PM0.35m
2:37AM0.50m
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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.

Le Porge is 27 km (17 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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