
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with WSW 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 (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch. We’re looking at a run of pretty ordinary conditions, and for the first week, there’s almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first sniff of anything remotely decent doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s a solid gap of nearly a week of flat or choppy, blown-out junk.
The water is unusually warm for this time of year, about 78°, which is over 9° warmer than normal. That’s a real oddity, but with the lack of swell, it’s more of a talking point than a draw.
The one window that stands out is the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July at Le Porge. We’ve got a clean, clean looking morning with a light breeze from the NNE, keeping it glassy. The swell is a small 4 ft from the NW at 10 seconds, which is a decent period – that’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll have a bit of shape and energy. The combined energy is moderate at 269 – not a massive day, but for a spot that’s been flat, this is the best we’ve got. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the cross-offshore wind, it’ll be clean. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but nothing chaotic.
The next day, Wednesday the 29th of July morning, also has a clean look with a light ENE breeze, but the swell drops to a tiny 2 ft. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The rest of the window into early August is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds, with weak, short-period swell that barely gets above 3 ft. The combined energy stays low, mostly under 100, and it’s not worth getting excited about.
So, the takeaway? If you’re desperate, hit Le Porge on the morning of the 28th. Outside of that, it’s a long, quiet spell. The forecasts could change, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | SW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
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12 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 33 | 64 | 196 | 150 | 284 | 327 | 413 | 327 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:40AM3.09m | 11:05PM3.08m | 11:40AM2.93m | 00:12AM2.87m | 12:49PM2.85m | 1:26AM2.79m | 1:59PM2.88m | 2:34AM2.83m | 2:59PM2.99m | 3:30AM2.96m | 3:49PM3.17m | 4:15AM3.12m | 4:30PM3.36m | 4:53AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.95m | 4:56AM1.05m | 5:23PM1.17m | 5:55AM1.25m | 6:32PM1.30m | 7:03AM1.34m | 7:45PM1.30m | 8:12AM1.30m | 8:51PM1.18m | 9:10AM1.16m | 9:43PM1.00m | 9:58AM0.97m | 10:27PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
12 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 33 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 413 | 327 | 301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 10 | 10 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 6 | — | NE 3 | NNW 6 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
49 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 13 | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 53 | 196 | 150 | 284 | 327 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 202 | 77 | 77 | 278 | 43 | 157 | 632 | 77 | 485 | 955 | 365 | 651 | 705 | 373 | 365 | 354 | 145 | 145 | 202 | 132 |
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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.










