Les Roquilles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for Les Roquilles, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. We’re looking at a full 16-day window, but honestly, there’s not a single session that’s going to get the blood pumping. Every single entry in the forecast is marked as poor surf conditions. That’s a long, flat spell.

The first few days are a total washout. From Friday the 24th of July through the weekend, the swell is either non-existent or tiny. We’ve got a 0.7ft ripple on Saturday morning, and a 4ft windswell on Sunday from the west, but it’s a short period (4 seconds) with poor energy. The wind on Sunday is a moderate cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave is just limp and weak. There’s no power.

The pattern doesn’t change much into the next week. Monday the 27th sees a tiny 3ft pulse from the west, but it’s still short-period and weak. The offshore winds are a blessing, but there’s just nothing to ride. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – all the same story. Tiny 0.7ft to 1ft swells from the south-southwest, with short periods. The early morning windows are clean with light offshore breezes, but the wave energy is barely a whisper. It’s the kind of stuff that tempts you to paddle out, but you’ll be floating more than surfing.

The end of the month and into the first week of August offers a glimmer of hope that never really arrives. On Friday the 31st of July, we get a 3ft, 6-second swell from the south-southwest with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is a bit better, but it’s still a weak, short-period swell. For a spot like Les Roquilles, which is described as inconsistent and fairly exposed to the SSE, you need a proper groundswell to get it working. That 3ft just isn't going to cut it.

By the 7th of August, we see a similar pulse: 2ft from the south-southwest with a 5-second period and a light offshore. Still poor. The spot is a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and the crowds are often there. On a day like this, you’d be fighting for scraps.

So, what’s the bottom line? There’s no standout. There’s no best day. The swell is too small, the periods are too short, and the energy is too weak. Even with perfect glassy conditions, the ocean just doesn't have any push. This is a blank run for the area. It’s the kind of stretch where you’re better off fixing a ding or checking the forecast for a better week. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, but that’s little comfort when you’re floating on a flat sea.

Stay patient, and check back in. These things can turn around.

Rusty.

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