Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming up for Le Petit Train. I’ve gotta be straight with you — this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s a whole lot of days you’re better off doing something else. It’s a near-blank run, which for this spot isn’t totally out of the ordinary, but it still stings when you’re itching for a wave.

The water is cooking right now at 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year — a solid 5° above the norm. That’s a real standout for a swim, but not so much for surf quality.

Right off the bat, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are total washouts. Tiny, weak swell around 0.7 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is all wrong — cross-off, onshore, choppy. The combined swell energy is weak, maxing out around 141 (moderate) on Saturday, but it’s messy. No joy there.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the pattern going — onshore winds, 3 ft to 5 ft of short-period junk, and poor surf conditions. Energy climbs to 188 and 269 on Monday afternoon, but the 10-second period is the only hint of life, buried under a moderate cross-onshore chop.

Now, Tuesday the 28th morning is the first real glimmer. Swell drops to 3 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, giving it a little push (175 combined energy). And the wind? Glassy. A light S breeze, 3 mph. That’s rare and beautiful for this break — clean, glassy conditions. However, it’s still only surfable with very ordinary conditions. For a patient soul on a longboard, it’s worth a paddle. But it’s not a standout, just a brief moment of calm.

Wednesday the 29th morning is similar — clean, light cross-off wind, 2 ft swell (84 energy) — but again, nothing to write home about.

From midday Wednesday through the end of July, it’s downhill. Tiny swell dropping to 1 ft, weak energy in the 30s and 40s, and onshore or cross-on winds. A long, flat, and frustrating gap.

Then August kicks in. Saturday the 1st brings a jump in swell — 2 ft to 5 ft, with a long-period 12 to 14 seconds from the W. The combined energy rockets to 403 and 603. That’s strong wave energy on paper, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are unknown — likely messy. This is a long-range promise, and it’s promising, but not certain.

The rest of the first week of August stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range with moderate energy (200-300), but onshore or cross-on winds ruin the party. By Thursday the 6th, we’re back to weak 2 ft stuff.

Friday the 7th morning: a bit of cross-shore wind at 12 mph, 3 ft swell, 166 energy — but it’s a moderate cross-chop. Still not clean.

Honestly, if I had to pick one true standout in this whole outlook, it’s Tuesday the 28th morning. Glassy, clean, and a touch of swell. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best on offer.

After that, the period from August 1st to 3rd has the biggest swell energy of the run — up to 603 on Saturday afternoon — but the onshore wind makes it look more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session, especially given this is a beach setup.

So for now, keep your eyes on that Tuesday morning window, and cross your fingers that the August swell cleans up. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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