
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 10s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you what’s coming up for Le Porge.
Right, to be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit grim. The good news is we’ve got plenty of time for the forecasts to improve, but if you’re looking for a classic session, you’ll have to pick your moment carefully.
We kick off on Thursday the 23rd, but it’s a write-off. Tiny 2ft swell from the north with a weak period of 5 seconds and the combined energy is a measly 29. The wind is a cross-off shore, but there’s just no power in the water. The water temp is a pretty weird 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5°F above average, that's very unusual.
Friday the 24th is even smaller – down to 1ft – so forget it. The weekend sees a bump in size. On Saturday the 25th, we get a 5ft swell from the WSW, period creeping up to 6 seconds, and the energy hits 163 (moderate). But here’s the catch: it’s onshore wind. It’s going to be lumpy and messy. Sunday the 26th is similar, with 5ft from the WNW and onshore wind. Not for surfing.
Monday the 27th is our first decent-looking window. The swell holds at 5ft from the NW, and the period stretches to 9 seconds – that’ll give it some shape. The combined energy jumps up to 294 (moderate). Morning winds are a clean cross-shore from the north. This is the best on offer in the first week. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the one to watch for a few fun waves, especially if you’re a beginner or intermediate. The water’s still that weird warm temperature.
Tuesday the 28th morning is the next standout. The swell drops to 3ft from the WNW, but the period is a long 10 seconds and the wind goes totally glassy – dead calm. That is a rare treat. The energy is still moderate at 171. The waves will be clean and lined up, just small. For a longboard or a funboard, this could be a really lovely session with no wind chop. Afternoon winds turn it back to onshore choppy junk.
After that, it’s a long, slow fade. From the 29th of July all the way through to the 7th of August, we’re looking at tiny swell, mostly below 2ft, with weak periods and constant onshore or cross-onshore wind. The energy numbers drop below 100 for most of that run. There is another glassy morning on the 4th of August with 2ft, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The 5th of August has a long period of 11 seconds, but the swell is only 1ft – you’d be waiting forever for a set.
Bottom line: if you want clean, rideable waves, your best bet is Monday morning the 27th with that chest-high NW swell and clean cross-shore, or Tuesday morning the 28th if you can handle waist-high waves with glassy perfection. After that, it’s flat and frustrating. Let’s hope the longer-range charts start showing something better.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 160 | 107 | 397 | 191 | 158 | 103 | 294 | 247 | 240 | 171 | 122 | 103 | 71 | 53 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:07PM3.54m | 5:28AM3.41m | 5:41PM3.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:39AM0.78m | 11:05PM0.61m | 11:15AM0.60m | 11:41PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 12 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | SW 5 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
7 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 107 | — | — | — | 12 | 294 | — | 240 | 171 | 122 | 103 | 71 | 53 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — | 24 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | NW 4 |
15 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 160 | — | 397 | 191 | 158 | 103 | — | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 272 | 278 | 77 | 581 | 1930 | 174 | 588 | 1036 | 145 | 242 | 365 | 172 | 81 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 9 | 196 | 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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