Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the offering for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it's looking like a real patience tester, with a long dry spell to start. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until the morning of the 28th of July. Before that, it's a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" with messy winds and minimal swell. The week leading up to that is a write-off, so don't even bother checking the cam. The wait is almost a week for anything even worth a paddle.

The first sign of life hits on the morning of Tuesday, the 28th of July. Le Petit Train just about comes to life. We're looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the WNW, but the real story here is the glassy conditions. The wind, a light SSE breeze, is dead calm, making it glassy. The water temps are about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is a weak 161, so it's not going to be powerful, but those clean, smooth conditions make it surfable. It's a small, crumbly wave for the beginner crew, which is perfect for this spot, but don't expect any barrels. Just a little fun on the longboard.

The wait continues for another week. The next real chance comes on the morning of the 5th of August. Another glassy morning, with a 2ft swell from the west. The glassy conditions are a major positive, making for a clean surface. The combined energy is a weak 69, so again, it's not big. This is a similar pattern – small, clean, and friendly for a beginner. It's a bit of a pattern here, with the wind going from glassy in the morning to cross-onshore in the afternoon, so you have to be an early bird.

There's a little flicker on the 6th of August. The morning sees a 2ft WNW swell, but with a clean 11-second period. That's a bit more energy in the water, but the wind is cross-on, so it's not the clean bet. The combined energy is a moderate 122, but the wind will make it a mess. The following morning on the 7th of August, we get another glassy session with a 2ft W swell, but again, it's a small and ordinary day.

So, the standout in this whole bleak outlook is the glassy mornings. The 28th of July and the 5th of August mornings are the best on offer, purely because of the clean, smooth surface. The swell is weak, but when it's that clean, a tiny wave is better than a blown-out one.

That's the story for this stretch. It's a tough one, but that's the coast sometimes. Stay patient.

Rusty

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