Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with 991 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here with the imperial take.
Right now, Le Porge is flat and poor, and it’s gonna stay that way for a while. Water temp is 77°F – a solid 6°F above normal, so you’ll be comfy in a shortie.
From Saturday 22nd through the 26th, there’s nothing worth your time – tiny swell and messy wind. Thursday 27th morning gives a clean little 2ft west swell, 8-second period – surfable but very ordinary. Don’t get excited.
Friday 28th jumps to 8ft from the west, but winds hit 25 mph cross-on with thunderstorms – that’s more for kites than surfers. Same mess Saturday 29th with 5ft swell and onshore wind.
Sunday 30th morning goes glassy with a 3ft west-northwest swell – tiny but clean. Monday 31st and Tuesday 1st stay small but clean in the mornings.
The real standout is Saturday 5th September. Morning delivers a clean 4ft west-northwest groundswell with a 12-second period, light offshore breeze, and combined energy hitting 551 – a solid moderate pulse. Afternoon stays glassy with the same 4ft and energy 451. It’s the best we’ve seen in weeks. Crowds are sometimes, but for a beginner-friendly beach like this, expect a few out.
Sunday 6th rains on the parade with onshore wind again. So if you’ve got one day to surf, make it Saturday 5th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
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111 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 36 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 65 | 41 | 64 | 48 | 114 | 247 | 742 | 937 | 838 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:13AM2.66m | 2:39PM2.87m | 3:12AM2.86m | 3:30PM3.11m | 3:55AM3.08m | 4:09PM3.37m | 4:30AM3.30m | 4:43PM3.61m | 5:02AM3.50m | 5:14PM3.81m | 5:33AM3.66m | 5:45PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:51AM0.49m | 11:15PM0.31m | 11:24AM0.30m | 11:47PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
111 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 65 | 41 | 64 | 30 | 114 | 247 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NNE 4 | W 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 28 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 36 | 31 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 9 | N 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 16 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | SE 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 742 | 937 | 838 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 0 | 77 | 302 | 21 | 401 | 423 | 324 | 405 | 405 | 186 | 9 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 235 | 170 | 174 | 679 | 172 |
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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.











