
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for our little stretch of coast. Straight up, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part, with a lot of small, choppy, and messy days ahead. The water is sitting at a warm 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice on the skin when you’re sitting there waiting for a wave that never comes.
We kick off on Monday the 27th of July, but it’s a write-off. A cross-on NW breeze at 12 mph is making a mess of a 4ft WNW swell, and the combined energy is a weak 266. It’s poor, plain and simple.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 28th of July. Morning glass-off with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph, making the surface clean. The swell drops to 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 208. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Le Porge, this is the standout window. The wind is light, the waves are small and clean. It’s the best on offer, and it’s not even close. Expect crowds to be possible, as it’s a spot that can get busy.
From Tuesday afternoon, things go downhill fast. The wind swings NW and cross-on, and the swell drops below 3ft for days. The 29th, 30th, and 31st are all poor, with tiny, choppy waves and cross-on winds. The combined energy values are in the 50s and 60s, with periods as short as 6 seconds. It’s a session you’d rather forget.
The first week of August is a real struggle. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are all poor, with the swell mostly under 3ft, short periods, and cross-on or onshore winds. The 5th of August morning offers a glassy start with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, and waves of 3ft from the NW, but the period is a short 6 seconds. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The rest of the 5th, and the 6th, 7th, and 8th are all back to poor, with tiny waves and choppy conditions.
After a long, bleak run, we finally see a change on Sunday the 9th of August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the W/WNW, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy climbing to 292. But the wind is a cross-on NW at 12 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. Still, it’s the biggest surf in a week.
Now, the real potential is a long-range call for Monday the 10th of August. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the W, with a 10-second period and a massive combined energy of 832. That’s a strong, powerful swell. The wind is a light NW at 6 mph, keeping it cross-on but not too messy. This is a big swell for the area, and it’s only for experienced surfers. The afternoon sees the wind pick up, so the morning window is the one to watch. It’s promising, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
The 11th of August has a similar 6ft swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period and strong energy of 616, but the wind is cross-on at 9-16 mph, making it choppy and difficult.
So, the standout is that Tuesday the 28th of July morning session: clean, glassy, and small, perfect for a beginner or a quiet paddle. The long-range Monday the 10th of August morning is the one for the advanced crew, with proper power, but it’s a long way off and the wind could go either way.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
266 | 256 | 208 | 171 | 120 | 73 | 70 | 49 | 40 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 38 | 69 | 77 | 61 | 60 | 47 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:30PM3.36m | 4:53AM3.27m | 5:07PM3.54m | 5:28AM3.41m | 5:41PM3.69m | 6:00AM3.51m | 6:13PM3.80m | 6:32AM3.57m | 6:44PM3.85m | 7:03AM3.58m | 7:15PM3.84m | 7:34AM3.56m | 7:47PM3.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.80m | 10:39AM0.78m | 11:05PM0.61m | 11:15AM0.60m | 11:41PM0.46m | 11:50AM0.46m | 00:15AM0.34m | 12:24PM0.37m | 00:49AM0.28m | 12:57PM0.33m | 1:22AM0.28m | 1:32PM0.36m | 1:57AM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 12 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 10 |
266 | 256 | 208 | 171 | 120 | 73 | 70 | 49 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 77 | 61 | 60 | 23 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 11 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 25 | — | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 33 | — | — | 38 | 69 | 4 | 1 | — | 47 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 174 | 174 | 193 | 202 | 202 | 186 | 77 | 657 | 278 | 182 | 202 | 125 | 9 | 202 | 186 |
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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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