
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, W swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for Le Porge is a real mixed bag. We’ve got some decent windows of fun, clean surf, but there’s also plenty of ordinary, blown-out junk to sift through. The overall pattern is a series of small, short-lived pulses of WNW swell, with most of the quality coming from those early morning glass-offs. If you’re a beginner, this is your kind of spot, but don’t expect any big walls of water.
The best bet on offer is hands down the Sunday 6th September morning. The swell is a clean 4ft from the WNW with a solid 11-second period, and the wind is glassy and light from the SSE at 3 mph. Combined wave energy is moderate (319), and conditions are forecast to be "glassy" and "good." It’s a beginner-friendly break, but it’s also exposed to the swell, so the long period will push through nicely. This is the standout session. Crowds are only "sometimes" a problem, so you’ll likely get a few waves to yourself.
The next real highlight is Thursday 10th September morning. Another glassy morning with 3 mph winds from the east, 3ft of WNW swell, and a 10-second period. The combined energy (212) is moderate, and the forecast says "good surf conditions." It’s a smaller session than the Sunday, but it’ll be just as clean and fun for a beginner.
After that, things get scrappy. The mornings of Friday 11th, Sunday 13th, Monday 14th, and Tuesday 15th September all offer "surfable but very ordinary" conditions with small waves (2ft to 3ft) and mostly clean offshore winds, but the swell is weak and inconsistent. You’ll get a wave, but it won’t be memorable.
The week of the 16th shows a little more promise. Wednesday 16th September morning has 3ft from the WNW with a 11-second period, light offshore winds, and a moderate energy reading (179). It’s clean but small. The standout in this second week is Thursday 17th September morning. The swell is 3ft, period 11 seconds, wind is light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, and the combined energy is 212. The forecast reads "good surf conditions" and it’s clean. This is your second-week pick.
Beyond that, from Friday 18th through Monday 21st, it’s more of the same: small, clean mornings but nothing to write home about. The afternoon winds consistently turn cross-onshore and ruin the surface.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises. The waves are small enough for beginners, but if you’re an experienced surfer, you’ll want to cherry-pick those glassy mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
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501 | 319 | 183 | 109 | 172 | 363 | 488 | 307 | 281 | 150 | 453 | 460 | 327 | 204 | 164 | 81 | 34 | 137 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:36AM2.88m | 1:16PM3.06m | 2:07AM3.04m | 2:33PM3.34m | 3:12AM3.32m | 3:31PM3.69m | 4:03AM3.61m | 4:19PM3.99m | 4:46AM3.83m | 5:01PM4.20m | 5:25AM3.98m | 5:40PM4.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:15AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.03m | 7:43AM1.08m | 8:31PM0.77m | 8:53AM0.79m | 9:30PM0.44m | 9:46AM0.47m | 10:18PM0.15m | 10:30AM0.20m | 10:59PM-0.05m | 11:11AM0.01m | 11:37PM-0.13m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:35 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
501 | 319 | 183 | 109 | 81 | 363 | 488 | 307 | 281 | 150 | 453 | — | 327 | 204 | 3 | 81 | 34 | 137 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 19 | W 16 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 172 | 106 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | W 11 | WNW 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 32 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | NW 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 460 | — | — | 164 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 174 | 172 | 73 | 127 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 54 | 145 | 242 | 140 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 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.










