
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, W swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
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 the next couple of weeks for our local stretch.
The forecast kicks off this Saturday the 5th with a bit of hope, but we’re in for a real mixed bag. The first few days have some clean windows, but the chart gets messy quickly. The standout window is actually further out, on Sunday the 13th, when things look to line up really nicely.
We’ll start with Le Porge on Saturday morning, the 5th. The water is 74°, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the WNW with a light cross-offshore breeze (6 mph) from the NNE. The energy is weak (269), but it’s a morning session for the beginners, with small, clean waves.
Saturday afternoon gets a bit blown out as the wind picks up to 12 mph from the north, making it a cross-shore mess. Not worth it.
Sunday the 6th morning is another chance. We’ve got 4ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The energy is moderate (319) and the conditions are clean. It’s a good, gentle option for a Sunday morning paddle.
After that, we hit a rough patch. From Sunday afternoon right through until Saturday the 12th, the wind is mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong. The swell sticks around, but the quality is poor. Expect choppy, lumpy, or blown-out conditions. Not a lot to get excited about.
Now, the real standout is Sunday the 13th morning. The wind goes absolutely glassy – zero mph from the SSE. The swell is 3ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the energy is moderate (226). This is clean, glassy surf. The waves will be small but perfect. This is the session to circle on your calendar. It’s a rare moment of perfection in a stretch of iffy conditions.
After that, the rest of the second week into the 20th is a struggle. The swell drops off to under 3ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 18th – we get a 2ft WNW swell with a clean offshore breeze from the ESE (9 mph), and the energy is weak (108). It’s surfable, but it’s a small, ordinary wave. The afternoon of the 19th also goes glassy, but again, the waves are small.
Overall, the first half of the 16-day window has a couple of clean mornings, but the real gem is Sunday the 13th. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper swell. Don’t hold your breath for the final week; it’s looking pretty flat and sloppy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 15 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 587 | 501 | 319 | 183 | 109 | 167 | 289 | 555 | 358 | 343 | 166 | 248 | 335 | 256 | 176 | 125 | 73 | 39 | 194 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:31AM2.98m | 00:36AM2.88m | 1:16PM3.06m | 2:07AM3.04m | 2:33PM3.34m | 3:12AM3.32m | 3:31PM3.69m | 4:03AM3.61m | 4:19PM3.99m | 4:46AM3.83m | 5:01PM4.20m | 5:25AM3.98m | 5:40PM4.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM1.08m | 6:15AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.03m | 7:43AM1.08m | 8:31PM0.77m | 8:53AM0.79m | 9:30PM0.44m | 9:46AM0.47m | 10:18PM0.15m | 10:30AM0.20m | 10:59PM-0.05m | 11:11AM0.01m | 11:37PM-0.13m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
161 | 587 | 501 | 319 | 183 | 109 | 52 | 289 | 555 | 358 | 343 | 166 | 248 | 335 | 256 | 176 | 125 | 73 | 39 | 194 | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | W 18 | W 15 | W 9 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 8 | — |
108 | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | 167 | 99 | — | — | — | 59 | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 26 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 2 | — | WSW 2 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 174 | 73 | 127 | 172 | 38 | 81 | 43 | 77 | 172 | 136 | 91 | 202 | 125 | 167 | 172 | 136 |
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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.










