Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Le Porge over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first week or so is mostly small and messy, with onshore winds and not much energy behind the swell. We’ve got a dry spell where you’ll be lucky to find anything worth paddling out for, especially from Wednesday the 19th through to the end of that first week. The swell is tiny and the wind just isn't playing ball.
Now, there is a glimmer of hope on Saturday morning, August 22nd. We’ve got a small 3 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, but the real story here is that glassy wind. The ENE breeze at just 3 mph has the surface looking like a mirror. It’s clean, but the waves are weak. The combined energy is only 151, so it's not going to be powerful, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Le Porge, that might be enough for a fun little session if you’re just getting started.
Sunday the 23rd looks okay too. In the morning we’ve got light offshore wind from the east at 6 mph, keeping things clean with a small 2 ft NW swell. The period is short though, only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. The energy is really low at 64, so don’t expect much push. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s surfable.
The biggest letdown is the middle of the week. From Monday the 24th through to Saturday the 29th, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell drops right off, and even when there’s a bit of height, the wind is on it. There’s a small pulse on Thursday the 27th with 6 ft from the WNW, but with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and ugly. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than anything you’d want to take a paddle out in.
We do get a bit of a payoff right at the very end of the forecast window. Monday, August 31st, is the standout. The morning shows a clean 4 ft WNW swell with a gentle offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph. The combined energy is up to 216, so there's enough there to get a few decent runners. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t be a groundswell, but for a beach break, it’ll be punchy enough. This is the one to pencil in if you’ve got the patience to wait.
After that, Tuesday September 1st has a morning session with a 4 ft W swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but the score suggests it’s only marginal, likely due to tide issues, so keep that in mind.
Overall, the water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. The crowds here are marked as "sometimes", so on the good days you might have some company, especially on that clean Saturday morning.
The bottom line is this: the first week is a write-off. The second week has one or two mornings that look worthwhile, with Monday the 31st being the real highlight. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
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12 | 23 | 12 | 91 | 346 | 226 | 319 | 339 | 394 | 231 | 151 | 141 | 100 | 50 | 54 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:30PM3.11m | 3:55AM3.08m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:52AM1.26m | 9:26PM1.05m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 15 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
12 | 23 | 11 | 91 | 346 | 226 | 319 | 339 | 394 | 231 | 151 | — | 100 | 50 | 14 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | NW 11 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 14 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 12 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 457 | 467 | 172 | 42 | 127 | 73 | 127 | 127 | 108 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 97 | 97 | 346 |
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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.











