Les Conches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Les Conches over the next couple weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, wind-battered junk before we finally get a couple of windows that’ll get your blood pumping.

The first real surf we can talk about comes on Monday morning, the 5th of August, but it’s nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a tiny 0.7m (2ft) swell from the west with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-onshore. The combined energy is weak at 59 (units). The water is a comfortable 21° (69°F) – nothing unusual for this time of year. Conditions are poor, just small wind ripples. After that, the whole first week is a washout. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the scores are a big fat zero. There’s a short break Thursday morning the 8th of August with a clean 0.6m (2ft) swell from the west-northwest, but it’s barely surfable. You’d be better off waiting.

The real standout – and I mean the *only* standout – arrives on Sunday, the 16th of August. Sunday morning, the wind swings offshore from the east-northeast at a light 20 km/h (12 mph), and the swell jumps to 1.7m (6ft) from the west with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 279 (units). That’s moderate wave energy, and with offshore wind, it’ll be clean. For beginners, 1.7m (6ft) is a bit much; it’s more of a fun wave for the intermediate crew. Sunday afternoon stays solid with a 2.0m (7ft) swell from the west, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit messy. This swell is over 2.5m (8ft)? No, it’s 2.0m (7ft), so it’s still good for experienced surfers, not just experts.

Monday the 17th of August is the other highlight. The morning brings a 1.3m (4ft) swell from the west-northwest, backed by that same clean offshore east-northeast wind at 20 km/h (12 mph). The combined energy is 246 (units), and it’s clean. Then Monday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy – zero km/h (0 mph), completely calm. The swell holds at 1.3m (4ft), and the period is 8 seconds. This is the best on offer. It’s clean, glassy, and the crowd factor? Les Conches can get busy, so expect somebody else out there with you. This is a point break? No, Les Conches is an exposed beach setup, so the long-period swell (8 seconds is not long, but it’s okay) will be fine. The optimum swell direction is from the west-southwest, and this swell is coming from the west-northwest – close enough to work well.

After that, Tuesday the 18th of August drops off again with a weak 0.9m (3ft) swell and messy wind. The long-range forecast for the second week is a bit of a gamble, but those two days – the 16th and 17th – are your best bet. For the first week, it’s a total blank. Don’t bother. The second week has a couple of promising sessions, but the rest is still poor. Given the inconsistency of the setup here, a run like this happens.

If you’re just looking to paddle, forget the first week. The bigger swell on the 16th and 17th with clean wind is your only real shot. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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