Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what’s coming up for Le Porge. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a real rough patch of wind and messy conditions right through the end of August and into the start of September. There’s a punchy little window of clean surf that pops up around the first weekend of September, and that’s the one to circle on your calendar. After that, things get a bit inconsistent again, but there’s a chance of a decent swell right at the end of the run.
The water temperature is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.
The first real standout is Saturday, 5th September, in the morning. The swell is coming from the WNW at 6 ft, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some real energy behind it (774). The wind is light and offshore out of the ENE, which means the faces will be clean and lined up. This is your best window. The swell direction matches the optimum swell direction for this exposed bank, so the waves will be well-formed. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds can happen, so get down early.
The same weekend, the Friday afternoon, 4th September, is worth a mention. The swell is 5 ft from the WNW with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the energy is high (876). The wind is moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s clean enough to be fun. That long period, though, means the sets will be powerful and might break a bit straight on the beach, so keep your eyes open.
Looking further out, the Tuesday morning, 8th September, brings a smaller, cleaner window. The swell is 4 ft from the WNW with an 11 second period, moderate energy (353), and glassy conditions. It’s a good backup session for a quieter paddle, but it’s not the size of the weekend prior.
The Friday morning, 11th September, has some potential with a 5 ft WSW swell at 13 seconds (906), but the wind is showing cross-shore, so it’s a watch-and-see kind of morning. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, so it might not connect perfectly at Le Porge.
For the rest of the period, the wind is mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong to make it worthwhile. The 6 ft swell on Monday, 31st August, has a lot of energy (556), but the onshore wind is making it a mess. It’s the kind of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.
On the plus side, Le Porge is fairly consistent, so blank runs are rare. The forecast can and will change, but right now, the first weekend of September is the one to chase.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
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455 | 300 | 275 | 286 | 556 | 628 | 490 | 301 | 253 | 116 | 96 | 59 | 43 | 21 | 71 | 78 | 184 | 876 | 1188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:33AM3.82m | 6:46PM4.03m | 7:04AM3.81m | 7:18PM3.95m | 7:37AM3.73m | 7:54PM3.78m | 8:13AM3.58m | 8:35PM3.54m | 8:57AM3.37m | 9:27PM3.24m | 9:57AM3.14m | 10:46PM2.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:19AM0.06m | 12:30PM0.11m | 00:52AM0.06m | 1:05PM0.13m | 1:28AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:06AM0.32m | 2:25PM0.42m | 2:49AM0.57m | 3:14PM0.66m | 3:41AM0.85m | 4:15PM0.91m | 4:49AM1.11m | ||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
455 | 300 | 275 | 286 | 556 | 628 | 490 | 301 | 253 | 116 | 96 | 59 | 43 | 21 | 71 | 78 | 184 | 876 | 1188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 77 | 73 | 174 | 127 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 165 | 107 | 278 | 0 | 172 | 161 | 161 | 125 | 172 | 91 |
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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.











