Le Porge Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.90° N 1.22° W

Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Porge sea temperature is
22.4° C
1.0° 

Le Porge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Porge surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for Le Porge, and if you’re looking for classic French beach breaks, you’re going to have to be patient. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle to find a proper session. For the first couple of weeks, the surf is pretty lackluster, and honestly, most of it is a write-off. There’s a long quiet run from the start until we get a bit of a pulse around the second week.

Let’s break it down. The first real chance of anything surfable is on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a 10-second period and glassy conditions from a light ESE breeze. The water is sitting at 72°, which is about a degree warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s comfortable. But the swell energy is only moderate (175), and the only spot that occasionally works is Le Porge itself. It’s a beginner-friendly beach break that’s fairly consistent, but with the swell direction (WNW) being a bit off from the optimum W, it’s just “surfable” but really ordinary. The strength is just too weak to get excited about.

The rest of the week and into the first week of August is a total bust. The wind swings onshore from the NW or WNW, chop builds, and the swell drops to nothing. There’s a string of days with poor surf conditions and scores of 0, so you’re better off keeping the board in the car. We’re looking at a dead run from the 28th afternoon right through until the 6th of August.

Now, the first tiny glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 6th of August. It’s back to glassy conditions (NNW, 3 mph), with a 3ft WNW swell at 7 seconds. Again, it’s surfable but very ordinary, with a weak energy (81). It’s a marginal pick, but it’s the only clean window in a long time. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is small and a bit short-period, so it’s not going to be epic.

The one standout that actually has some size is the 7th and 8th of August. On Friday the 7th, the swell jumps to 5ft from the W with an 8-second period, and the energy hits moderate (338-349). This is the biggest swell of the period, but there’s a catch. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NNW at 12 mph, making it choppy and poor. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions,” so it’s not worth a paddle. Then Saturday the 8th morning, the swell drops to 5ft from the NW (8 seconds) with onshore wind from the W at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate (229), but it’s described as “marginal.” The wind is onshore, so it’s messy. This setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.

The rest of the forecast into the second week fades out again. The 11th of August morning gives a brief glassy moment (NNE, 3 mph) with a 3ft WNW swell at 9 seconds (138 energy), but again, it’s just “surfable” and very ordinary. The energy is still moderate but weak. After that, the wind picks up and the quality is gone.

So, to be blunt, there’s no true standout in this 16-day window. The water is a touch warmer than usual, but the surf quality is just not there. If you had to pick a time to get wet, the Thursday morning (6th August) or the following Tuesday morning (11th August) are the only times with clean, glassy conditions, but the waves are small and weak. The bigger swell on the 7th and 8th is too choppy and blown out. It’s a tough run for Le Porge. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.9
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10
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WNW
10
0.7
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9
0.7
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9
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
171
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62
88
26
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29
24
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52
49
32
23
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30
30
41
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
15
NW
10
NE
5
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:07PM3.54m
5:28AM3.41m
5:41PM3.69m
6:00AM3.51m
6:13PM3.80m
6:32AM3.57m
6:44PM3.85m
7:03AM3.58m
7:15PM3.84m
7:34AM3.56m
7:47PM3.78m
8:07AM3.50m
8:21PM3.66m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.78m
11:05PM0.61m
11:15AM0.60m
11:41PM0.46m
11:50AM0.46m
00:15AM0.34m
12:24PM0.37m
00:49AM0.28m
12:57PM0.33m
1:22AM0.28m
1:32PM0.36m
1:57AM0.32m
2:09PM0.44m
2:35AM0.43m
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9:36
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Feels °C
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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.

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