Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Les Dunes. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of coast is mostly a frustrating watch over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mix of waiting, some promising clean windows, and a lot of days where the wind just ruins it. The good news? There are a couple of specific sessions that look worth the paddle.

The first real chance to get in the water that’s worth talking about is on Tuesday morning, September the 1st. The wind is forecast to be dead calm, absolutely glassy. That’s the kind of magic that makes you forget all the bad days. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the west, with a moderate combined energy of (273). It’s got a period of 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape to it. The only catch is the guidance is saying this swell might be a little too big for this particular break, which is a beginner spot. So if you’re a more experienced surfer on a bigger board, this could be a real treat. The water is sitting at 69°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, we hit a long, dry spell. All the way through Thursday, Friday, and into the next week, the conditions are mostly poor – chop, cross-onshore winds, and tiny swell. There’s a little glimmer on Saturday morning, September 5th, with an offshore wind from the NNE at 15 mph. That’s a clean, offshore wind, which is a major positive. The swell is small, 3 ft from the WNW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds and the combined energy is a solid (280). It’s a surfable wave, but it’s not a standout. The real gem of the whole forecast comes a few days later.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday morning, September 8th. This is the best on offer. The wind is light from the east at 5 mph, creating a cross-offshore breeze that will keep the waves clean. The swell is 4 ft from the west, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a serious (464). This is a solid, powerful swell. The caveat here is the same as before: the guidance says it might be too big for this spot, which is a beginner-friendly beach break. The long period (12s) will mean long, clean lines, but at a beach break like this, it can sometimes break a bit too straight. For experienced surfers, this is the session. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

The swell drops off hard after that. We get a few days of strong onshore winds and tiny, weak waves. By Monday, September 14th, we’re looking at 1.0 ft of swell and a fresh cross-shore wind. It’s a tough run. The last mention of any real energy is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th, with a 2 ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of (118), but it’s cross-on shore and choppy. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert or a strong intermediate, the Tuesday morning, September 8th session is the clear winner – that 4 ft, 12-second groundswell with light winds is a proper window. The glassy Tuesday morning on September 1st is a solid consolation for the less experienced. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a write-off for paddle surfing. If you’re a kiter, the strong winds and choppy conditions on the 10th and 11th might look more interesting than it does for us.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the forecast. Things can change.

Rusty.

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