Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, y'all, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The next week or so is looking pretty grim. We've got a lot of wind and swell that just doesn't line up, so most days are a write-off. The water is sitting at a warm 78°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's seriously unusual, almost like a warm bath out there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, the 22nd of August. Saturday morning at Le Porge is our first standout. We've got a clean 3 ft of swell rolling in from the WNW. The real winner here is the wind: a light 9 mph offshore breeze from the East. That'll keep the surface glassy and smooth. The swell energy is moderate at 147, and the 9-second period is decent for a beach break. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so it's a good session for everyone to get some work in. The crowds are only "sometimes" an issue, so you might get a few waves to yourself.
The other highlight is a bit further out, and it's a big one. Mark your calendars for the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. The models are hinting at a solid 6 ft of WNW swell, with a clean 6 mph offshore breeze from the North-Northeast. The energy is going to be moderate at 310, and the 7-second period is a bit short, but the conditions look good. If the forecast holds, there will be some fun lines.
Then, Friday, the 4th of September morning is also looking promising. Another 6 ft of swell from the WNW, but this time with a perfect 6 mph offshore from the East-Northeast. The swell energy is similar at 366, and the 8-second period should give the waves a bit more shape. The break is a bit exposed, but with the wind in the right spot, it'll be clean.
Honestly, that's about it. The rest of the period is either too small, too windy, or too messy. The morning of Wednesday, August 27th, is packing a massive 10 ft of swell and 1165 of energy, but it's way too big for this spot and the wind is bad. That's a hard pass from me.
It's a bit of a barren run, but these things happen. The good news is that the window closes with a couple of solid-looking mornings, so it's not all bad. Keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 319 | 339 | 394 | 312 | 151 | 111 | 69 | 13 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 266 | 86 | 130 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:07PM2.70m | 11:47AM2.71m | 00:46AM2.58m | 1:26PM2.71m | 2:13AM2.66m | 2:39PM2.87m | 3:12AM2.86m | 3:30PM3.11m | 3:55AM3.08m | 4:09PM3.37m | 4:30AM3.30m | 4:43PM3.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59AM1.39m | 5:43PM1.43m | 6:17AM1.53m | 7:13PM1.46m | 7:45AM1.47m | 8:32PM1.30m | 8:52AM1.26m | 9:26PM1.05m | 9:39AM1.00m | 10:07PM0.78m | 10:16AM0.73m | 10:42PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 319 | 339 | 394 | 312 | 151 | 111 | 69 | 13 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 266 | 86 | 130 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NNE 4 | W 9 | N 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 4 | — | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 19 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | W 6 | SE 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 73 | 145 | 242 | 43 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 77 | 278 | 220 | 456 | 403 | 400 | 365 | 202 | 0 | 64 | 145 |
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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).
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