Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our local patch. Let’s be honest right off the bat – this is a lean run. We’re looking at a full 16-day window, but there are big gaps with nothing worthwhile on the table. The first few days are a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle with no real reward.

The only break that’s even in the conversation is Le Petit Train. It’s an exposed beginner spot, which is important because it’s inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes. The water is sitting at a very unusual 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus if you’re in the water.

Okay, let’s walk through it. The first real glimmer of something comes on Saturday the 5th, in the morning. The swell is a tiny 4 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NE. It’s clean, but the wave energy is only moderate (197). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for rides.

Saturday afternoon is a no-go, turning choppy and cross-on. Sunday the 6th morning is marginal, with a cross-on wind and a 4 ft swell. The energy picks up a bit (307), but the wind is just wrong. The rest of the first week, through Monday, Tuesday, and into Wednesday, is a total mess – strong onshore winds, chop, and poor conditions. Just forget it.

The next real chance, and the only true standout in this whole outlook, is Wednesday the 16th, in the morning. That’s over a week and a half away, so temper your expectations, but the models are hinting at something good. The swell is 4 ft from the WNW, the period is a solid 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. The wave energy is strong (327). This is the best on offer. It’s small enough for the beginners it’s known for, but with enough push for a fun, clean wave. The water is still warm, and the wind is right. This is the session to aim for.

Then, a day later, Thursday the 17th morning looks even glassier. The swell drops slightly to 4 ft from the WNW, but the wind is dead calm with a glassy surface. The energy is still strong (270). It’ll be clean as a whistle. For a small-wave board, this is perfect.

After that, the swell fades into the end of the week. Saturday the 19th morning has a tiny 3 ft swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is weak (96). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother for the first week plus. The best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 16th, with Thursday the 17th morning as a close, glassy second. Set your alarm for that Wednesday. It’s not a bomb, but it’s the cleanest window we’ve got.

Rusty.

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