Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks. The window starts off with a half-decent option on the very first day, then quickly drops off into a long dry spell of small, choppy, or onshore conditions. It’s not until late in the second week that we see a glimmer of something worth waking up for.
We kick things off on Tuesday the 1st of September with the only real standout of the whole forecast. Le Porge is looking like the pick of the bunch by a long shot. Tuesday morning, the surf is showing a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW at a solid 10-second period. That's a nice, organised groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at only 6 mph, which means it’s gonna be clean and lined up. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 75°. Expect some fun, long walls for the beginners and intermediates out there. You'll feel the energy in the water, with the combined energy coming in at a moderate 356. This is your window, so get on it early.
After that Tuesday morning window, things go flat and messy. From Tuesday afternoon right through to Thursday the 10th of September, the surf quality is just poor. Sizes drop under 3 ft for days on end, the wind swings around to the NNW and NW, putting a chop on everything. There’s a few mornings with clean conditions but the swell is just too weak to bother with. That’s a solid week and a half of mostly nothing special.
We then get a bit of a reprieve on Friday the 11th of September. The morning shows up with glassy conditions from a calm SSE breeze and a 3 ft swell from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate at 207, and the call is for good surf conditions. The period is a bit shorter at 9 seconds, so it won't have the same punch as the 1st, but for a Friday morning session, it could be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. The afternoons get ruined by a choppy cross-onshore again, so it’s a morning-only game.
The final stretch, from the 12th to the 16th, is more of the same – small, onshore, and messy. There's a fleeting moment early on the 16th of September with a glassy 2 ft swell, but the energy is low and it’s a Wednesday. Don't plan your life around it.
So, to be straight with you: the only proper shout is Tuesday the 1st of September, early. Everything else is either too small, too choppy, or too far away to get excited about. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, that’s the whole story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
356 | 312 | 143 | 86 | 38 | 25 | 33 | 54 | 67 | 59 | 55 | 75 | 94 | 294 | 222 | 186 | 130 | 55 | 80 | 131 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:54PM3.78m | 8:13AM3.58m | 8:35PM3.54m | 8:57AM3.37m | 9:27PM3.24m | 9:57AM3.14m | 10:46PM2.97m | 11:31AM2.98m | 00:36AM2.88m | 1:16PM3.06m | 2:07AM3.04m | 2:33PM3.34m | 3:12AM3.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:06AM0.32m | 2:25PM0.42m | 2:49AM0.57m | 3:14PM0.66m | 3:41AM0.85m | 4:15PM0.91m | 4:49AM1.11m | 5:36PM1.08m | 6:15AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.03m | 7:43AM1.08m | 8:31PM0.77m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
356 | 312 | 143 | 86 | 38 | 25 | 33 | 54 | 67 | 59 | 55 | 75 | 94 | 294 | 222 | 186 | 130 | 55 | 80 | 131 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 11 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 70 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 32 | 55 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | WSW 2 | W 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 11 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 21 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 30 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 145 | 77 | 77 | 278 | 77 | 97 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 43 | 0 | 161 | 43 | 0 | 111 | 172 | 172 | 127 | 77 |
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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.











