Les Roquilles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get this out – the next 16 days for the Les Roquilles area. I’ll be straight with you, it’s not a classic outlook, but we’ve got a few moments to keep an eye on.

First up, the honest truth: the first week is a struggle. From Saturday the 1st of August right through to Friday the 7th, there’s basically nothing doing. Tiny waves, weak energy, and often a cross or onshore breeze chopping things up. The water is sitting at a warm 76°F, and that’s a staggering 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like bathwater, but it won’t help you catch a wave. You’ll see a few clean mornings with offshore or glassy conditions, but the swell is virtually zero, with combined energy next to nothing (just 1 to 5 points). It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Now, we finally get a pulse on Saturday the 8th of August. Morning sees a 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is NNE at 10 mph, blowing offshore, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is 72, which is still weak but at least it’s something. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, and it’s a beginner spot, so this is manageable for learners. The afternoon turns onshore, so that morning window is your only shot.

Sunday the 9th of August offers a slightly bigger 5ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 5-second period. The morning is clean with a NNW cross-offshore breeze at 10 mph. Energy sits at 82. Again, it’s inconsistent, and the crowd factor is “often” here, so expect a few locals out. The swell direction (WNW) isn’t a perfect match for the optimum SSE direction, so the waves might be a bit soft and wonky off the point.

The biggest pulse pops up on Saturday the 15th of August – that’s over a week away, so keep it in the back of your mind. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 5 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 149, which is moderate. The wind is light NNW at 10 mph, cross-offshore, so the lineup should be clean. This swell is the biggest of the window, but at 6ft, it’s still fine for most experienced beginners. The short period (5 seconds) means it will be a bit crumbly and less powerful, making it a better option for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon gets cross-shore wind, so the morning is the clear winner.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of tiny surf and onshore chop. The 16th of August is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and no swell.

So, if I’m calling it: the only true standout is the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. That 6ft WNW swell with clean, cross-offshore wind is your best bet, but it’s a long way off, so the forecast could shift. For a closer option, the mornings of the 8th and 9th are worth a paddle if you’re desperate and the wind holds. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Stay patient, and keep the wax warm.

Rusty.

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