Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you—this is a rough patch. We're looking at a long, dry spell before anything remotely worthwhile shows up. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through until the 10th of August, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the wind just won't play ball. You'll see a few mornings with a bit of a clean face, like on the 28th morning with that 2-foot WSW swell and a cross-off ESE breeze, but the energy is just pitiful (74). It's surfable, but honestly, you'd be scratching for something to ride. The rest of that week is a parade of choppy, cross-shore junk and onshore slop. Not a single standout in that whole stretch.

Now, let’s talk about Les Dunes. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but it's exposed to that WNW swell. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a clean 4-foot swell rolling in from the west, with a light offshore breeze from the NW. The combined energy is moderate at 303, and the period is a solid 9 seconds. It’s a proper groundswell, and the wind will be light cross-shore, keeping things tidy. It’s a bit too big for the absolute beginners, and you might find a few others out there, but it’s the best we’ve got.

The next morning, Wednesday the 12th of August, is actually a bit of a beast. The swell is forecast to be a solid 6 feet from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and a very strong energy reading of 575. But here’s the catch – the wind is onshore from the WSW, and the forecast notes this is too big for this break. This is for experienced surfers only, and even then, the conditions will be messy. This one is more of a spectacle than a session.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a total bust. The only real standout is the morning of August 11th at Les Dunes. It's not a world-class day, but it’s the only window of clean, rideable surf in the whole 16 days. The 12th offers raw power, but it’s for the brave and the skilled.

Rusty.

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