Locquirec Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Locquirec over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise if you’re patient. The first real opportunity to get wet comes on Sunday, August 30th. The morning session is your best bet then, with a clean 5ft swell pushing in from the WNW and a solid offshore breeze from the SW keeping things tidy. The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate (290), but it’s a fun, manageable size for a beginner-friendly spot like this. The afternoon sees the swell bump up a touch to 5ft, but the wind’s a bit stronger, so the morning is the pick of that day.

Monday, August 31st, the swell picks up to a solid 7ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and some serious energy behind it (970). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that size is getting into the territory where it’s more for the experienced beginner or intermediate. If you’re just starting out, you might want to sit this one out. The quality is there, but it’s a step up.

Tuesday, September 1st, things drop back down to a more welcoming 4ft in the morning, again from the WNW, with a light offshore breeze making for some clean little waves. That’s a nice, cruisy session. The afternoon fades quickly, so don’t sleep on it.

Now, there’s a bit of a lull from Wednesday, September 2nd, through to Thursday, September 3rd. The swell shrinks, and while the wind is often offshore, the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The combined energy drops to around 63 to 91 – weak stuff.

Friday, September 4th, is where things get interesting. We’re looking at a 8ft swell from the WNW, but the period jumps to 12 seconds in the morning and 13 seconds in the afternoon. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell with a combined energy reading of 1989 and 2015 – strong. This is a proper swell, but it’s big. At 8ft, this is an expert-only wave. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but you need to know what you’re doing. This swell is a standout for the experienced crew.

The real standout, though, is Saturday, September 5th. The morning is pure magic. The swell is a solid 5ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s quality groundswell. But the wind? It’s glassy. Dead calm from the SSW. The energy is a solid 584, and the conditions are rated as glassy. This is the session to circle on the calendar. The water will be like a mirror, and the waves will have real shape. Just be aware the afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get it while you can.

The following week is a mixed bag. After that Saturday, the surf drops off again. Sunday, September 6th, and Monday, September 7th, are small and not great, with a lot of wind. There’s a small window on Thursday, September 10th, with a tiny 2ft swell but a period of 15 seconds and a glassy afternoon – that’s a very long-period, clean swell, but it’s tiny. Interesting for a longboard maybe.

Then, Friday, September 11th, is another big one. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 1033. The wind is offshore from the SW, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a powerful, clean, and well-shaped wave. It’s not as big as the 4th, but it’s a more user-friendly size for a strong intermediate. This is the second real standout.

After that, the swell hangs around in the 5ft to 8ft range through Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, but the wind is cross-off, and it’s a bit raw. The 12th has a 8ft swell with a strong breeze (28 mph), making it a bit of a struggle. The final days, September 14th and beyond, drop off quickly.

So, to sum it up: The best windows are Saturday, September 5th morning (glassy, 5ft, perfect) for all levels, and Friday, September 11th morning (6ft, offshore, powerful) for experienced surfers. The big swell on Friday, September 4th, is only for the experts. The rest of the week has some fun, clean waves, but nothing that will blow your mind.

Rusty.

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