Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what's shaping up for the next couple of weeks at Le Porge.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn for the first week or so. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is just going to keep things messy. There’s a few days in there where you’ll see a little bump, but the quality is just not there. You’re looking at a real quiet spell from Tuesday the 18th right through to maybe the start of the following week.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, August 22nd. The morning is actually looking sweet. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the ENE blowing at 9 mph, tidying up a 3 ft WNW swell. The combined energy is weak at 117, so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be surfable and clean. That’s your best bet for the first week, but keep expectations in check.
Now, let’s talk about the standout. The real action looks like it's going to show up right at the end of the month and into September. Monday, August 31st is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got an ESE wind at 6 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which is going to glass off the surface. The swell is a clean 4 ft out of the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 237. The conditions are forecasting "clean" – that’s the word we like to hear. Tuesday, September 1st morning is also looking very similar, with a clean 3 ft WNW swell and light offshore wind. That Monday and Tuesday morning window is the clear winner, offering the best chance for some proper, clean, shoulder-high waves.
Further out, on Wednesday, September 2nd, there’s a bigger push of longer-period swell (12 seconds) rolling in at 6 ft, with a combined energy of 843. That’s a solid amount of power. But the wind is forecast to be light and cross-onshore, which is a bit of a letdown. It could still be a fun session, but it’s a long way off and the winds could easily change. Keep an eye on it.
So, to sum it up: the first week is largely a write-off for quality. The best surf on offer is the Monday/Tuesday window at the end of August and start of September. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 35 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 94 | 305 | 245 | 283 | 308 | 286 | 175 | 111 | 56 | 67 | 25 | 26 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:37PM3.64m | 8:56AM3.38m | 9:16PM3.30m | 9:36AM3.12m | 10:01PM2.97m | 10:26AM2.88m | 11:07PM2.70m | 11:47AM2.71m | 00:46AM2.58m | 1:26PM2.71m | 2:13AM2.66m | 2:39PM2.87m | 3:12AM2.86m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.50m | 2:54PM0.63m | 3:17AM0.82m | 3:39PM0.94m | 4:02AM1.13m | 4:32PM1.23m | 4:59AM1.39m | 5:43PM1.43m | 6:17AM1.53m | 7:13PM1.46m | 7:45AM1.47m | 8:32PM1.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 94 | 305 | 245 | 283 | 308 | 286 | 175 | 111 | 56 | 67 | 25 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 11 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | — | 18 | 8 | — | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 186 | 278 | 405 | 398 | 362 | 161 | 29 | 127 | 140 | 36 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 43 | 49 | 91 | 77 |
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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).
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