
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
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 on offer for the next couple of weeks around Le Porge. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The forecast is pretty grim for decent surf, with a whole lot of onshore wind and weak, messy lines. The water is running at a very warm 79° today, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but that’s about the only upside.
We’ve got a blank stretch kicking off now. From Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of July, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. It’s a proper dry spell. A few mornings show glassy or clean conditions, but with swell heights scraping a measly 0.7ft to 2ft, it’s more of a float than a surf.
The first real chance of something rideable doesn’t pop up until Monday the 27th of July. Early that morning we get a bit of a pulse from the WNW at 4ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 221 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-shore from the NNW. The catch? The forecast says it’s only marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s punchy enough for a shortboard if you’re keen, but it’s not going to be classic.
The best of the whole outlook, and I’m saying this with a cautious nod, lands on Tuesday the 28th of July. Early morning, the wind goes glassy offshore from the east at just 3 mph, and there’s a clean 3ft swell from the NW running at 9 seconds. The energy is a moderate 152. It’s small, sure, but it’ll be the cleanest wave of the entire period. This is the one to aim for if you can get out. After that, the onshore wind comes back in the afternoon and ruins it.
Looking further into the first week of August, the models are showing a bigger swell pushing in on Sunday the 2nd of August, with WNW swell hitting 5ft and energy up to 203 (moderate). But the wind is onshore from the west at 9 mph, and the period is a short 7 seconds. That combination is going to be a choppy, bumpy mess – more of a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle session.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Tuesday morning the 28th of July. Get there early, enjoy the clean little 3ft waves, and don’t expect much else. Everything else is a struggle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | N 6 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 45 | 104 | 371 | 384 | 163 | 139 | 117 | 221 | 242 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:05PM3.08m | 11:40AM2.93m | 00:12AM2.87m | 12:49PM2.85m | 1:26AM2.79m | 1:59PM2.88m | 2:34AM2.83m | 2:59PM2.99m | 3:30AM2.96m | 3:49PM3.17m | 4:15AM3.12m | 4:30PM3.36m | 4:53AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.95m | 4:56AM1.05m | 5:23PM1.17m | 5:55AM1.25m | 6:32PM1.30m | 7:03AM1.34m | 7:45PM1.30m | 8:12AM1.30m | 8:51PM1.18m | 9:10AM1.16m | 9:43PM1.00m | 9:58AM0.97m | 10:27PM0.80m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | NW 9 |
11 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | 13 | 104 | 46 | — | — | — | 117 | 221 | — | 182 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — |
— | 20 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 9 | — |
30 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 45 | 61 | 371 | 384 | 163 | 139 | — | — | 242 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 43 | 77 | 278 | 77 | 165 | 278 | 77 | 581 | 1300 | 242 | 38 | 91 | 172 | 195 | 174 | 174 | 43 | 202 | 0 |
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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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