Les Sablettes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Les Sablettes.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The wind is locked in from the north, which is cross-onshore, and the swell is a weak, short-period windswell that’s just not going to deliver. The first few days are a write-off – nothing but choppy, messy lines and poor surf conditions. Don’t bother waxing up for this weekend or the start of the next week; it’s a total loss.

We’ve got a long dry spell here. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only bright spot.

Things start to get a little more interesting around the 27th of July. The swell picks up to 6 ft, but it’s still coming from the NNW. The energy is moderate (416), but the wind is finally light enough to keep it from being completely blown out. The morning of the 27th will be the first time you might see something rideable, but it’s marginal. The 28th and 29th are similar – small-scale, cross-onshore, and just a tease.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 31st of July and the 1st of August. The swell is hanging around 6 ft, from the NNW, with a period stretching to 9 seconds. That’s a little more groundswell character, and the combined energy is strong (444–465). The wind is light from the north, cross-onshore, but it’s a light breeze, so the surface won’t be too chopped up. The wind is onshore, sure, but it’s light enough that Les Sablettes, being a reef and point, might just line up some clean, long walls. The water is around 76°, still a touch warmer than normal. Keep in mind crowds are often here, so expect company.

Honestly, for the first week and a bit, you’re better off leaving the boards in the car. The wind is just too strong. If you’re a kiter, the afternoon of the 25th and 26th with 5 ft–6 ft and solid cross-on wind might be your jam, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go. The best bet is to wait for that last few days of July and the first of August. The swell is there, the energy is solid, and the wind is light enough to keep things clean. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

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