Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th 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. Let’s break down what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. It’s a long 16-day window, but we’re looking at a slow start. There’s a big gap with nothing good until Thursday morning, the 20th of August. So, keep that in mind.
The start of the week is a total bust. Monday and Tuesday are flat and ugly, with weak, short-period windswell. We’re talking tiny 2ft junk that’s getting blown out by onshore winds. Forget it. Wednesday the 19th is even smaller, just 1ft of mush. Not worth the drive.
Now, for the first real chance. Thursday morning, the 20th of August is our pick. Head to Le Porge. It won’t be huge, but a 3ft swell from the WNW with a solid 11-second period will have some real push. The combined energy is moderate (234), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, which should keep things clean. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so chest-to-head-high sets will be fun and easy.
Later that day and into Friday, the onshore wind comes back and ruins it, so make sure you get that Thursday morning session.
The next real bright spot is a full week later. Tuesday morning, the 25th of August looks like a gem. The swell jumps to 6ft from the W, and here’s the kicker – it’s completely glassy. The wind is dead calm, so Le Porge will be smooth as butter. The combined energy is strong (315), but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and peaky. Still, with no wind, this is the best wave in the whole run. Just know that 6ft is getting into intermediate territory, and with conditions that good, it might get a little busy out there. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue.
After that, we get a mix of onshore winds and smaller swells through the end of August and into September. The 30th of August has some serious power in the water (1118 combined energy) with a 6ft swell from the WNW, but it’s paired with strong onshore wind and stormy weather. That’s only for experts, and honestly, the wind will blow it out. That setup looks more like a kiteboarding day than a paddle-surfing one.
Bottom line: your best bets are Thursday morning the 20th for clean, fun waves, and the real standout is Tuesday morning the 25th for glassy, punchy surf even with the short period. The rest of the window is a bit of a toss-up with the wind. Keep an eye on it. Forecasts change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 57 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 93 | 196 | 200 | 288 | 256 | 251 | 176 | 79 | 88 | 50 | 31 | 30 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:20AM3.62m | 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 | 2:13PM0.35m | 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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 | 7:07 | — | — | 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 | 1 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 61 | 57 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 93 | 196 | 200 | 288 | 256 | 251 | 176 | 79 | 21 | 50 | 31 | 25 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 32 | 26 | — | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | — | 18 | 8 | — | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | 30 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 202 | 140 | 186 | 590 | 396 | 396 | 530 | 43 | 0 | 127 | 43 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 |
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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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