Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a honest look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's break it down.

First off, we're looking at Le Petit Train. The water's sitting at a very unusual 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a real treat for your skin but doesn't do much for the wave quality right now.

We kick things off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet doesn't really come together until the morning of Tuesday the 8th, but even then, it's a write-off with a moderate cross-onshore wind and funky conditions. Honestly, the first few days are a struggle.

The first standout window arrives on Thursday the 10th. The early morning is looking fantastic with a glassy, dead-calm wind. We've got a 3ft swell from the WNW with a moderate 203 units of energy behind it. The water is flat, the sets will be clean, and the 10-second period is a nice, user-friendly groundswell. This is the pick of the opening week – a proper session for a beginner or anyone wanting a smooth, clean wave.

After that, things get real quiet and inconsistent through the middle of the month, with small, weak swell and poor afternoon winds.

Now, the next real blip on the radar is Sunday morning the 13th. Again, it's the morning shift that's the winner. The ENE wind is glassy, the swell picks up to 4ft from the WNW, but here's the kicker: the period jumps to a long 13 seconds, pushing the energy up to a solid 361. This is a proper groundswell that will bring in some nicely shaped, powerful lines, especially on the sets. The long period means longer lulls between waves, making the paddle out easier for the keen ones.

For the next week, keep your eyes on Thursday morning the 17th. It's not a huge swell, 5ft from the WNW with a moderate 401 units, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the NE. This will make for some really nicely groomed, lined-up waves. It's worth a paddle even if the energy isn't off the charts.

Look, to be honest, beyond that second week, the surf is mostly small, wind-affected, and not worth getting excited about. The swell drops off to tiny 1ft to 2ft dribble with strong onshore winds. It's a bit of a bust for the long range.

The real standout sessions are the glassy, clean mornings on Thursday the 10th and Sunday the 13th. For a break that's inconsistent, nailing those two windows is your best bet.

Rusty.

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