Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Le Porge over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a tough one. We've got a real dry spell for any decent surf. From Monday the 24th right through until the end of the month, it's pretty grim. Most days are a write-off, with the wind all over the shop and the swell just not cooperating. The water is a balmy 77°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's way out of the ordinary, feels more like a tropical swim than an Atlantic session.
We finally get a little glimmer on Wednesday the 26th. The morning has a nice offshore wind from the East, making it clean, but the swell is a tiny 2ft at 6 seconds. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes glassy with a light SSW breeze, but again, it's just small stuff. The combined energy is weak (73), so you're not getting much push.
The next real chance doesn't come until Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning is the standout of the first half. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, and we've got a 5ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is solid (425), and it's looking like the best conditions we've seen. It's a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave, but keep in mind it's exposed to the West swell, so it'll be picking up plenty of energy.
After that, we get a few more days of messy onshore winds until Friday the 4th of September. That morning is glassy – dead calm, no wind at all. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, so it's clean but small. The energy is low (65), so don't expect much push.
Now, hold onto your boards, because the tail end of the forecast is where it gets interesting. On Saturday the 5th of September, we see a building swell. The morning has a 5ft WNW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong (579). The wind is a light cross-on, which isn't perfect, but that long period means the sets will have some real grunt. It's a beach break, so a long period swell like this can make the waves a bit straight and tricky, but the energy is there.
But the real monster is Monday the 7th of September. We're looking at a 6ft swell from the West, but the period is a massive 21 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at 3,589. That is a serious amount of water moving around. The wind is onshore in the morning, but the afternoon gets a bit better with a cross-on from the SSW. However, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break – 10ft in the afternoon with 5,755 combined energy. That's for experts only, and even then, it's questionable if it'll be any good here. A swell that size and that long will be breaking way too straight for a beach break like Le Porge. It's more of a kite-surfing kind of setup at that point.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. Your best bet is Tuesday the 1st of September for a clean, fun session. The big show on the 7th is for gawking at, not paddling out at unless you're a real pro and even then, it's a gamble. The forecast is less certain that far out, but it's something to keep an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
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17 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 37 | 52 | 15 | 186 | 115 | 411 | 811 | 579 | 380 | 221 | 119 | 123 | 89 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
17 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 52 | 15 | 186 | — | — | — | 579 | 380 | 221 | 119 | 123 | 89 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 36 | 26 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
1 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | 411 | 811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 207 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 304 | 161 | 398 | 405 | 396 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 124 | 20 | 145 | 174 | 174 | 172 | 127 | 202 | 6 | 0 | 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.
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