Surf Forecasts:
Le Porge surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Porge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for you imperial-style.
It’s a quiet spell for Le Porge, no two ways about it. There’s a big ol’ gap of almost nothing for over a week. From Thursday the 13th all the way through to Sunday the 23rd, the surf is pretty much junk. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, chopping up any chance of a clean wave. The forecast scores are dead zero. It’s one of those dry periods that just happens here.
Then, right at the tail end, we get a tease. On Monday the 24th, a proper pulse of swell hits – about 8 feet from the WNW with a 9-second period. The energy jumps to 972, so it’s got some serious weight. The problem is, while the morning has light cross-onshore wind, the size makes it an expert-only wave. Anyone else is going to get hammered. The afternoon turns into a stormy, onshore mess.
The one day that looks genuinely good is Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell backs off to a much friendlier 4 feet from the WNW (8-second period), and the wind switches to a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. That’s the ticket. That clean wind over a moderate swell should give you some smooth, lined-up walls. The energy is a solid 221, so there’s enough push for a fun session without it being a battle. The water is also running at a balmy 77°F, which is well warmer than normal for this time of year.
We get a couple of other mornings with clean wind after that, like the 26th and 27th, but the swell is smaller, so Tuesday is your best bet by a long shot.
Basically, save your energy for the last few days. For the first ten, you’re better off finding a different hobby. But if you’re keen, circle that Tuesday the 25th on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 92 | 143 | 122 | 88 | 60 | 181 | 140 | 114 | 100 | 91 | 68 | 56 | 59 | 60 | 21 | 54 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:02PM4.32m | 6:27AM4.00m | 6:43PM4.32m | 7:06AM3.95m | 7:22PM4.19m | 7:44AM3.81m | 8:00PM3.95m | 8:20AM3.62m | 8:37PM3.64m | 8:56AM3.38m | 9:16PM3.30m | 9:36AM3.12m | 10:01PM2.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:13PM0.35m | 2:37AM0.50m | 2:54PM0.63m | 3:17AM0.82m | 3:39PM0.94m | 4:02AM1.13m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 10 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
89 | 92 | 143 | 122 | 88 | 60 | 181 | 140 | 114 | 100 | 91 | 68 | 56 | 59 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 |
3 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 12 | 11 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 |
— | 2 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 54 | — | — | 12 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 172 | 145 | 145 | 172 | 0 | 54 | 161 | 77 | 74 | 202 | 190 | 182 | 202 | 175 | 186 | 304 | 97 | 414 | 658 | 353 |
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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.











