Le Virage Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.76° N 17.50° W

Le Virage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Virage sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.0° 

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


Le Virage surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, NW swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Virage this week:

The surf forecast for Le Virage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Virage in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 24th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 25th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
7
1
NNW
7
1
NNW
8
0.5
NW
16
0.8
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
232
215
147
86
60
47
45
40
34
35
34
35
100
117
114
120
127
258
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NW
15
NNE
20
NE
5
SE
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:55AM0.89m
2:30PM0.74m
3:32AM0.85m
4:32PM0.73m
5:16AM0.89m
6:00PM0.79m
6:20AM0.98m
6:50PM0.88m
7:03AM1.08m
7:28PM0.98m
7:38AM1.18m
8:01PM1.08m
Low Tide
8:30AM0.43m
8:37PM0.44m
10:13AM0.46m
10:19PM0.46m
11:46AM0.42m
11:42PM0.41m
12:41PM0.35m
00:35AM0.34m
1:20PM0.26m
1:16AM0.26m
1:53PM0.17m
1:52AM0.19m
clear
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6:58
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7:07
7:07
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1
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Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
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Feels °C
28
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32
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Information about the Le Virage Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Le Virage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Virage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Virage 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 Virage) 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 Virage 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.

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