Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what Les Dunes has on offer over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you.

First off, don’t get your hopes up for the rest of this week or the start of next. We’ve got a grim run of poor conditions rolling in. Thursday the 27th kicks off with a tiny 2ft west swell and a cross-onshore southerly breeze, making for a choppy mess. Added to that, there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the air. The wave energy is weak, coming in at just 58. Not a single reason to paddle out.

Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st doesn’t get any better. The swell builds but so does the wind. By Saturday the 29th we’re looking at a 7ft to 8ft west-southwest swell, but it’s being thrashed by strong onshore winds of 35 km/h. The combined energy jumps higher (589 to 935), but with poor surf conditions flagged every day and fresh onshore winds, it’s just a washing machine out there. This is beach-and-reef setup, and honestly, with that wind and chop, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

Now, here’s where we get a sliver of hope. Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning shows some promise. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 4ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds—a solid groundswell pulse. The wind is light, from the north-northwest at 15 km/h, giving us a cross-offshore breeze that should clean things right up. The combined energy is moderate at 235. This is the one standout in the whole forecast period. The forecast even notes wind and tide are favorable, though the swell might be a bit big for this break. For a confident, experienced surfer, Tuesday morning is your window. For beginners though, that 4ft west swell won’t be too intimidating, but be aware it’s a fairly consistent spot where crowds can show up sometimes.

After that brief highlight, we slide back into mediocrity. From Tuesday the 1st afternoon all the way through to Thursday the 10th of September, it's mostly small, weak, and onshore. There are some glassy moments on the 3rd and again on the morning of the 5th of September, but the swell is tiny—1ft to 2ft—and the wave energy is low, rarely cracking 100. You might find a knee-high ripple on the 5th morning with glassy conditions, but it’s not worth rushing for.

Finally, on Friday the 11th of September, we get another clean moment. Morning brings a 2ft west swell with a nice north-northeast offshore breeze at 20 km/h. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (98) and the surf is described as “very ordinary.” For a dedicated longboarder, it might be a fun little session, but nothing to write home about.

So, bottom line: if you’re after the best, circle Tuesday the 1st of September morning. That’s the only true standout—clean, moderate swell, and decent energy. Everything else is a bust or barely rideable. The gap from now until then is a long, frustrating wait of poor to terrible conditions.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the sky, and I’ll be here when it gets good.

Rusty.

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