Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little stretch of coast. I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. There’s not a single standout session, and we’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. We’re looking at a solid 12-day gap with no real recommendations, so if you’re itching for a wave, don’t hold your breath.

The only spot on the cards is Le Petit Train. It’s an inconsistent beginner wave, exposed to the west. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. On the morning of Thursday, August 15th, we finally see a little pulse of energy. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, which is a middling period. The combined energy is moderate (185). The wind is glassy, NNE at 3 mph, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. That’s your best bet, but it’s still just “surfable waves with very ordinary conditions” – small, weak, and the swell direction is straight onshore. The morning of Friday, August 16th, is similar in size (5ft) but with a cross-shore wind and a shorter period (7 seconds), making it choppier. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have it to yourself, but honestly, the quality just isn’t there.

For the rest of the window, it’s a mix of tiny swell, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The swell never gets above 5ft, and the period is usually short, under 8 seconds. The energy values are mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, which is weak to moderate. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, often fresh, making it lumpy and choppy. This is one of those times where the forecast can change, and it’s not unusual for the area to have a blank run like this, but for now, there’s nothing to recommend.

Keep your eye on the 15th if you’re desperate and a beginner, but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

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