Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a 16-day run for Les Dunes, and I’ll be honest with you—it’s a slow start and a long stretch of small or messy stuff. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come around until Saturday morning, September 5th. That’s where we kick things off.

The overall pattern is a bit of a tease. There’s a pulse of swell early on, but it’s mostly for the beginner crowd or those who don’t mind small, clean waves. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 2°F warmer than the usual for this time of year—so it’s a touch on the mild side, nice for a long session.

Saturday morning, September 5th is our first standout. Les Dunes is showing a clean 3 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE at 6 mph. The water is glassy, the combined energy is moderate (204), and it’s just about the best we’ll see for a bit. This is a good call for beginners—small, clean, and easy. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Saturday afternoon the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the W with a longer 13-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore and the conditions get a bit more marginal. Not a total write-off, but the morning is the clear winner.

Sunday morning, September 6th sees a smaller 2 ft WNW swell, 9 mph cross-offshore wind from the ESE, and clean conditions. It’s surfable, but nothing special. The combined energy is low (117). After that, the afternoon turns onshore and weak.

Monday, September 7th has a bit more size—3 ft to 5 ft by the afternoon—and the swell is long-period (15 seconds), which means better shape but longer waits between sets. The wind is cross-on, though, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 507 in the morning and 673 in the afternoon. That’s a lot of energy for a beach break, and the report says it might be too big for this spot. The morning is a maybe, but the afternoon is likely a mess. For experts only if you go.

Tuesday, September 8th holds 4 ft to 4 ft from the west, with clean conditions and offshore or cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is still strong (329 and 242), but again, the swell is predicted to be a bit much for Les Dunes. If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning with ENE wind at 6 mph could be a window, but it’s not a standout.

From Wednesday, September 9th all the way through the end of the forecast, it’s a long, drawn-out period of small, weak, or onshore slop. Swells drop to 2 ft and below, periods get short, and the wind is often cross or onshore. There’s a morning on September 12th with a 3 ft WNW swell and clean offshore wind, but the period is only 8 seconds—short and weak. Not worth the drive.

The second week is a dead zone. September 14th onward, we’re looking at 1 ft or less, with combined energy dropping into the double digits. The wind is offshore at times, but there’s simply no swell to work with. The blank run stretches from about September 9th through the 20th with only tiny, poor-quality bumps.

So, bottom line: Saturday morning, September 5th is your best bet. Clean, small, and fun for a beginner or a longboard. Tuesday morning, September 8th is a possibility for stronger surfers, but it’s not a true standout. After that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty, signing off.

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