Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the first ten days or so are a bit of a flat spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and rubbish wind. From Monday the 3rd right through to Saturday the 15th, the swell is consistently small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is pretty much always cross or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. There’s a lot of “poor surf conditions” in the data, and I can feel the frustration. That’s a full 12-day gap where you’d be better off waxing your board at home.

The only real glimmer of hope in that first week is Friday morning, the 7th. The wind swings offshore from the NE at a light 3 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is puny though, just 2 ft from the NW with a period of 6 seconds. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a longboard and fighting for weak shoulders. The wave energy is tiny (50). Not a standout, just a brief window of clean, small waves.

Then on Saturday the 8th, the morning goes glassy – dead calm with a 3 mph southerly. But again, the swell is a pathetic 2 ft with barely any energy (22). It’s beautiful to look at, but you’re not going to catch much.

Now, the real story starts to change on Sunday, August 16th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning shows a pulse of 6 ft swell from the west, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, grooming the waves clean. The combined energy jumps to 218 (moderate), and the forecast suggests “good surf conditions”. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast. The water’s running a balmy 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

By the afternoon of the 16th, the swell builds to 8 ft from the WNW, but the wind shifts cross-shore from the NNW at 16 mph, creating a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s big, powerful juice (746 energy) but it’s only for the experts. The morning window is the pick.

Monday the 17th still has some size, with 6 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, but the wind is mixed and the conditions are “marginal”. It’s rideable for the experienced crew, but not a classic.

Tuesday, August 18th morning brings another clean window. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the NW, but the wind goes offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, leaving the surface clean. The energy is still solid at 242. Another good session for those who can get out.

So, the standout session is hands down Sunday morning, August 16th at Le Porge. The waves are 6 ft from the west, the wind is clean offshore, and the water is warm. It’s the best combo of size and quality we’ll see. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so be ready to share.

Don’t get too excited about the second week, but it does offer a couple of decent windows. The long gap from the 3rd to the 15th is a tough stretch, but that Sunday morning makes it all worth it.

Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.

- Rusty

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