Le Porge Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.90° N 1.22° W

Le Porge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Porge sea temperature is
25.7° C
3.9° 

Le Porge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Porge surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next 16 days are a tough stretch for Le Porge. Honestly, this is one of those periods where you’re going to be checking the forecast more than you’re checking your wax. The first proper surfable window doesn’t show up until the 22nd of August, and even then it’s a small, clean window that’s more about finesse than power. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile before that.

Let’s talk about the 22nd of August. Saturday morning, we’ve got a light easterly offshore breeze blowing across a 3ft swell from the WNW. The period is a moderate 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 161. It’s clean, but it’s small. For a beginner-friendly spot like Le Porge, this is about as good as it gets in this outlook. The water is a balmy 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, it’s a mess. Saturday afternoon the wind swings north and picks up, turning it choppy. Sunday the 23rd drops to tiny 1ft waves with barely any energy (27). Monday the 24th is flat and onshore. You’re looking at a full week of poor surf conditions, with the swell trying to pick up again around the 25th of August, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and the period is short at 7 seconds.

The end of August and into September sees a significant increase in swell size, but it comes with a price. From the 27th of August right through to the 2nd of September, we’ve got consistent WNW swell, but it’s all onshore, with winds blowing from the west and southwest. You’ll see solid 7ft to 8ft waves with strong combined energy (850 to 993), but it’s going to be blown out, choppy, and ugly. For Le Porge, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The period is short to moderate (8-9 seconds), so it’s a messy, wind-affected swell.

The 4th of September has a late flicker of hope. Friday morning brings a light easterly offshore wind and a clean 4ft swell from the west. The period is a very short 6 seconds, and the energy is weak (196). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to have much push. Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft with a cross-shore wind, but that’s a steep price to pay for size.

So, the only real standout is the 22nd of August, Saturday morning at Le Porge. It’s clean, small, and for beginners or anyone looking for a quiet session, it’s the best on offer. The rest is either too small, too blown out, or too messy. Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Direction
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WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
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WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
221
319
386
446
312
147
111
39
13
8
34
16
14
6
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74
93
55
185
165
Wind (km/h)
15
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15
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20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
E
15
N
20
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15
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15
NNW
10
SW
15
SSE
25
WNW
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10
WSW
20
NW
15
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SSE
20
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High Tide
11:07PM2.70m
11:47AM2.71m
00:46AM2.58m
1:26PM2.71m
2:13AM2.66m
2:39PM2.87m
3:12AM2.86m
3:30PM3.11m
3:55AM3.08m
4:09PM3.37m
4:30AM3.30m
4:43PM3.61m
Low Tide
4:32PM1.23m
4:59AM1.39m
5:43PM1.43m
6:17AM1.53m
7:13PM1.46m
7:45AM1.47m
8:32PM1.30m
8:52AM1.26m
9:26PM1.05m
9:39AM1.00m
10:07PM0.78m
10:16AM0.73m
10:42PM0.53m
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9:02
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Temp °C
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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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