
Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 (Aug 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Porge in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 42 | 39 | 28 | 55 | 32 | 22 | 50 | 63 | 89 | 92 | 143 | 122 | 87 | 60 | 153 | 114 | 136 | 136 | 140 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:38PM3.63m | 4:12AM3.59m | 4:31PM3.94m | 5:01AM3.81m | 5:18PM4.19m | 5:46AM3.95m | 6:02PM4.32m | 6:27AM4.00m | 6:43PM4.32m | 7:06AM3.95m | 7:22PM4.19m | 7:44AM3.81m | 8:00PM3.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM0.76m | 9:36PM0.45m | 9:56AM0.48m | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:46AM0.22m | 11:18PM-0.06m | 11:31AM0.03m | 00:01AM-0.17m | 12:13PM-0.05m | 00:42AM-0.15m | 12:54PM-0.02m | 1:21AM-0.02m | 1:34PM0.12m | 1:59AM0.21m | |||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 |
41 | 42 | 39 | 28 | 55 | 32 | 15 | 50 | 63 | 89 | 92 | 143 | 122 | 87 | 60 | 153 | 114 | 136 | 136 | — | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 11 | NW 8 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 18 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSW 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — |
— | 6 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 140 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 202 | 77 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 9 | 278 | 81 | 74 | 172 | 182 | 0 | 161 | 175 | 54 | 172 | 175 |
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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.











