Le Porge surf break

Le Porge surfForecast / Gironde / France

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Le Porge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Le Porge sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
W
16
0.8
W
15
1.4
WNW
14
2
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
44
5
9
20
31
53
108
274
365
332
307
712
809
431
249
135
132
275
733
1421
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
N
10
N
25
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
NW
35
NW
30
NW
45
WNW
45
WNW
20
NNE
15
ENE
15
N
20
ENE
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
25
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:24AM3.11m
2:02PM3.08m
2:17AM3.36m
2:50PM3.36m
3:05AM3.62m
3:34PM3.64m
3:51AM3.86m
4:17PM3.88m
4:37AM4.02m
5:00PM4.06m
5:24AM4.09m
5:45PM4.14m
6:12AM4.05m
Low Tide
6:46PM1.20m
7:26AM0.92m
7:46PM0.97m
8:19AM0.65m
8:39PM0.68m
9:07AM0.38m
9:27PM0.38m
9:53AM0.16m
10:14PM0.12m
10:38AM0.02m
11:01PM-0.06m
11:23AM-0.02m
11:48PM-0.14m
12:09PM0.03m
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cloud
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
light rain
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6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
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9:21
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
2
1
3
2
4
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
16
14
13
14
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
15
15
15
11
16
17
14
16
16
15
10
10
10
9
12
11
10
9
6
7
7
6
6
6
7
12
12
12
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NW
4
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
7
0.8
NW
5
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
W
15
1.4
WNW
14
2
W
13
Energy kJ
2
44
5
4
2
31
431
135
67
275
733
1421
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
19
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
8
1
W
8
Energy kJ
4
4
3
13
7
132
45
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
1
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
0.6
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
69
9
20
53
108
274
365
332
307
712
809
249
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
194
11
132
202
373
365
278
354
358
466
161
174
441
145
0
54
38
68
127
73
73
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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