
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Le Porge is a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much happening. The first few days are all about tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The best we can say is that the water is sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. You’ll get a tiny 2 ft swell from the NW, but the key here is the wind. We’ve got a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the NE, which will clean things right up. The combined swell energy is a weak 50, so it’s not packing much punch, but it’ll be the cleanest surface you’ll see all week. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Then, after another run of tiny, choppy junk, there’s a promising little window early on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning brings a glassy 3 ft from the WNW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 72. It’s nothing to write home about on size, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be your best shot for a few fun, clean waves. The crowds at Le Porge can be a problem sometimes, but on a Tuesday morning with this kind of weak swell, you’ll likely have it mostly to yourself.
After that, it’s back to small, messy, and onshore wind for the rest of the window. The swell tries to pick up a little around the 15th of August, with a 4 ft swell from the NW and a combined energy of 128 (moderate), but it’s coming with a 9 mph cross-onshore wind, roughing it up. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddler’s dream.
Honestly, if you’re hanging for a wave, the standouts are those two mornings: Friday the 7th and Tuesday the 11th. The rest of the 16 days is a whole lot of waiting.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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29 | 41 | 38 | 68 | 71 | 57 | 39 | 135 | 103 | 73 | 74 | 33 | 38 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 30 | 38 | 35 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:21PM3.66m | 8:43AM3.40m | 9:00PM3.50m | 9:27AM3.27m | 9:50PM3.30m | 10:23AM3.13m | 10:58PM3.11m | 11:42AM3.03m | 00:31AM3.01m | 1:15PM3.08m | 2:02AM3.11m | 2:34PM3.31m | 3:14AM3.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.44m | 2:35AM0.43m | 2:50PM0.56m | 3:18AM0.59m | 3:38PM0.73m | 4:08AM0.78m | 4:36PM0.90m | 5:11AM0.97m | 5:48PM1.01m | 6:27AM1.06m | 7:11PM0.97m | 7:48AM0.98m | 8:31PM0.76m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 |
29 | 41 | 38 | 68 | 71 | 57 | 22 | 48 | 103 | 20 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 35 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 9 |
2 | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 23 | — | — | 8 | — | 17 | 17 | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | W 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | — | — |
2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 39 | 135 | — | 73 | 74 | — | 38 | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 0 | 43 | 405 | 132 | 108 | 467 | 132 | 132 | 202 | 140 | 0 | 161 | 29 | 447 | 398 | 0 | 9 | 278 | 175 |
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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).
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.











