Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a trip to the coast and see what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Le Porge.
First off, the water is sitting at a balmy 77°F, which is a massive 38°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual and feels more like a summer bath than the Atlantic.
Right now, and for the first few days, it’s looking pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of swell around, but the wind is either onshore or cross-shore, messing up any chance of good waves. The energy is weak, sitting between 19 and 86 for the first couple of days, and it's just not worth paddling out for the poor conditions on offer.
Things show a glimmer of hope on the morning of Wednesday, 26 August. The wind swings offshore from the East with a light breeze, and although the swell is only 2 ft from the West with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s clean. The energy bumps up to 59, but it’s still very ordinary – a small window for a longboard or a funboard if you’re desperate.
The pattern continues for the rest of August and into early September. We see a few mornings with offshore or glassy winds, like Thursday, 27 August (offshore, small 2 ft West swell, 69 energy), and Wednesday, 2 September (glassy, 3 ft WNW swell, period 8 seconds, 103 energy). But these are fleeting, and the afternoons get trashed by onshore winds or lumpy conditions.
Towards the end of the first week of September, the wind gets nasty. We’ve got strong breezes and even a near gale forecast for the 4th and 5th of September, with strong onshore winds and big, lumpy, messy surf. The swell gets big – over 8 ft at times – but it’s only for experts and completely blown out. The energy readings spike into the thousands, but the quality is poor.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout window is not for over a week away.
Monday, 7 September - The morning is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a glassy sea with an offshore breeze from the SSE (basically calm). The swell is a solid 4 ft coming from the West with a very long period of 16 seconds (groundswell). That’s a classic long-period groundswell. The energy is pumping at 1622, which is very strong. This is groundswell, so at a beach break like Le Porge, it might be a bit fat and straight, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and have plenty of punch. This is prime for experienced surfers, and the break is fairly consistent.
The next morning, Tuesday, 8 September, is also a strong contender. The early session has glassy conditions with a light breeze, and a 5 ft WNW groundswell running with a 13-second period and energy reading of 829. That’s another excellent, clean looking morning with powerful, lined-up waves.
These two mornings are the true standouts. For the rest of the time, it’s a lot of waiting for clean windows that get smashed by the afternoon wind.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 40 | 51 | 42 | 36 | 498 | 557 | 430 | 941 | 625 | 304 | 205 | 137 | 359 | 251 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:03AM3.77m | 6:15PM4.03m | 6:33AM3.82m | 6:46PM4.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:56AM0.17m | 00:19AM0.06m | 12:30PM0.11m | 00:52AM0.06m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | — | SW 5 | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 |
17 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 51 | 26 | 36 | 498 | 557 | — | 23 | — | 304 | 205 | 137 | — | 251 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 8 |
— | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 35 | 1 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 13 | W 10 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — |
1 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 31 | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | 430 | 941 | 625 | — | — | — | 359 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 304 | 302 | 398 | 425 | 405 | 132 | 0 | 77 | 88 | 0 | 73 | 73 | 174 | 430 | 169 | 174 | 202 | 77 | 36 | 202 | 127 |
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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.











