Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first nine days of this stretch are a total dud for proper surfing. The swell is tiny, the wind is a mess, and you’d be wasting your time. From Tuesday, July 14th right through to the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd, we’re looking at weak, small waves – mostly under 3 feet – with awful conditions. The wind is either cross, cross-on, or onshore, and the wave energy is pathetic. You’d be better off grabbing a coffee.

The morning of Wednesday, July 23rd is the first hint of something. A 3 foot swell from the west-northwest with a 6-second period, and the wind goes clean and cross-offshore from the east-northeast at 9 mph. Surfable but very ordinary. A start, but not a reason to call in sick.

Then, the morning of Friday, July 24th gets things moving. A clean 4 foot swell from the west, with an 8-second period. The wind is glassy-cross-offshore from the east-northeast at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 263 – that’s a real pulse. This is the first session worth paddling for. The surf is small, but it’s clean and the swell is building.

The big one, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday, July 25th. Get ready. The swell jumps to 7 feet from the west with a 10-second period – that’s serious groundswell. The wind is glassy, a dead-still offshore from the east at just 3 mph. The combined energy is a massive 969 – that’s a powerful, chunky swell. The water is a very warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. This is your best shot by far. The surf will be clean and powerful, but at 7 feet it’s strictly for experienced surfers. Beginners, stay on the beach. This is Le Porge, an exposed, fairly consistent beach break that likes a west swell. Crowds are a possibility, but with conditions this good, everyone will be there.

The morning of Sunday, July 26th is the aftermath. The swell drops to 5 feet from the west-northwest, still with a 10-second period, but the wind goes light cross from the north at 3 mph. The energy is still a solid 528. It’s a decent option, but it’s a step down from the day before.

After that, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July see the swell fade and the wind turn onshore again, making for messy, choppy conditions. The good run is short.

So, here’s the plan: wait it out. The first week and a half is a total loss. The only true standout is the morning of Saturday, July 25th – glassy, 7 foot west swell at Le Porge. Don’t miss it.

Rusty

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