
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's coming up for Le Porge over the next couple of weeks. First thing you’ll notice is a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, so don't bother paddling out just yet. The first real window of opportunity doesn't show up until Monday the 14th of September, and even then, it's a very specific window.
Alright, so on Monday the 14th of September, we’ve got a brief moment where it all comes together in the morning. The water is sitting at a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a proper treat. We’re looking at a clean, 3ft swell from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds, offering moderate wave energy (214). The wind is glassy, offshore from the ENE, so you’ll be getting some clean little lines. The swell exposure is good from the west, which matches up nicely. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that’s about as good as it gets. It’s a standout for the whole period, but you have to get out early because the afternoon turns into a choppy, cross-on mess.
After that Monday morning window, the surf goes pretty poor for a good stretch. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are both write-offs with onshore winds and very small, weak surf. Things don’t really look promising again until Friday morning the 18th. That morning session sees a clean 4ft swell from the WNW with a cross-offshore breeze, and moderate energy (282). It’s not epic, but it's a nice, clean option for a quick paddle.
Looking further ahead, the real showstopper for this outlook is the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. The wind goes glassy from the SW, the swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the WNW with a long 13-second period, and the energy is strong (781). That combination of glass and a solid, long-period groundswell is a recipe for some proper fun waves at a point break, but on a beach like Le Porge, it might break a little straight. Still, it's the cleanest and most powerful swell of the entire forecast. Make a plan for it.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday morning the 21st of September has another solid option with a 5ft, 14-second groundswell and clean, cross-offshore winds from the ENE. The energy is very strong (904), so expect some zippers. After that, things drop off again and get messy with strong cross-shore winds.
It’s a short-lived burst of quality, but that Saturday the 19th morning is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s the clear winner, with the Monday the 14th morning being a close second for a sneaky early session.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
214 | 146 | 46 | 46 | 76 | 89 | 236 | 339 | 301 | 460 | 372 | 223 | 282 | 1114 | 1318 | 781 | 587 | 400 | 317 | 281 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:23PM3.85m | 7:38AM3.68m | 7:55PM3.56m | 8:08AM3.44m | 8:27PM3.24m | 8:40AM3.17m | 9:05PM2.92m | 9:22AM2.90m | 10:02PM2.63m | 10:40AM2.67m | 00:02AM2.48m | 12:47PM2.63m | 1:43AM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.11m | 1:23AM0.26m | 1:40PM0.34m | 1:58AM0.54m | 2:18PM0.62m | 2:34AM0.86m | 2:59PM0.94m | 3:17AM1.17m | 3:49PM1.25m | 4:12AM1.44m | 4:59PM1.48m | 5:32AM1.60m | 6:36PM1.52m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
214 | 146 | 42 | 46 | 38 | 47 | 236 | 339 | 301 | 460 | 372 | 223 | 282 | 1114 | 1318 | 781 | 587 | 400 | 317 | 281 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | NNW 5 |
— | — | 46 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 74 | — | 199 | — | — | — | — | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 15 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 76 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 161 | 0 | 172 | 467 | 81 | 123 | 242 | 81 | 38 | 127 | 174 | 0 | 127 | 91 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 |
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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.










