Les Sablettes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this one’s a tough pill to swallow. We’re looking at a solid stretch of time ahead for Les Sablettes, but it’s not a pretty picture for the wave riders. The forecast is pretty much a blank page for the first couple of weeks, with a real glimmer of hope way out there at the tail end.

The story starts on Tuesday, 28th July, and it’s grim. We’ve got tiny, weak swell, 3ft from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-shore from the WSW. The water is a bit colder than normal at 70°, and the combined energy is a measly 98, so there’s just no power for a proper ride. This pattern of poor conditions, with cross-onshore winds and choppy waters, just drags on day after day.

We go through the whole of the last week of July and the first week of August with nothing to shout about. The swell height barely cracks 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore, making it messy. The combined energy stays in the low two-digit to low three-digit range, which is just weak for the reef and point setup here. There’s simply no reason to paddle out.

There’s a slight uptick heading into the second week of August, but still nothing worthwhile. On Thursday, 7th August, the swell height hits 6ft with a period of 8 seconds, but it’s still onshore wind and the conditions are someone else’s idea of a good time. By 11th August, the swell is around 5ft, but the period is still only 7 seconds, and the forecast only gives it a marginal rating. It’s just not clicking.

Then, finally, we see a real change. On Wednesday, 12th August, we get a pulse of solid groundswell. The swell is 6ft from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy shoots up to 829 – that’s proper power. The wind is a light cross-shore from the WSW. This is the standout event of the entire 16-day window. However, even this one is a bit of a tease. It’s just a marginal forecast, and the swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for the beginners. It’s a long-range call, so we have to treat it as promising but not a lock. The long period (11 seconds) means the waves will have good shape and energy, but at a point break like Les Sablettes, the long-period swell from the NNW should wrap in nicely. The rest of the day looks a bit messier, with cross-on winds again.

So, the honest truth? This is a tough stretch. For the first two weeks, the surf is a complete no-go. The only real hope is that one day, Wednesday, 12th August, where the conditions finally align for a window of decent, powerful waves. If you’re an expert, it’s the one to target, but keep your expectations in check. For the rest of us, it’s a long wait for something that might not fully deliver.

Rusty.

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