Locquirec Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Locquirec for the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is right where it should be for this time of year, so no need to worry about a surprise chill.

The period starts with a dud. Saturday the 29th is a flat-out miss. Morning has a strong 25 mph offshore howling, with a tiny 1 ft NW windswell. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The afternoon blows up to 10 ft from the west, but the wind is a nasty 28 mph cross-off, and the energy is massive (1634). For a beginner setup, that’s way too much juice. Steer clear.

The first real chance to paddle out is Sunday morning, the 30th. We’ve got a clean 5 ft wave from the WNW, with a 9-second period. The wind is a moderate 12 mph offshore from the SW, so the face will be smooth. The energy is a solid 311. This is a clean, honest entry point.

Sunday afternoon gets windier, hitting 25 mph, so even though there’s 5 ft of swell, it’ll be a mission to get out.

Monday the 31st offers a little more size. The morning sees 7 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is building (923). It’s clean, but the tide might mess with it. It’s a judgment call.

The Best of the First Week

If you’re hunting for the top session, lock in Friday the 4th of September. The afternoon is the one. We’ve got a 7 ft swell from the WNW, a 9-second period, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The energy is a solid 764. The forecast says “very good,” and with that light breeze, it’s going to be smooth and punchy. That’s the one to circle. The morning of the same day is also decent with 6 ft, so you could make a long day of it.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th fades. Saturday the 5th has 5 ft and clean conditions, but the energy is lower (293). Sunday the 6th is tiny, under 3 ft.

The Second Week Look-Ahead

The second week has a couple of interesting, but less solid, windows. Monday the 7th of September afternoon brings a 7 ft WSW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the short period will make it soft and a bit lumpy.

Then Tuesday the 8th of September drops a big one. We’re looking at a 10 ft WNW swell all day, with a 10-11 second period and a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is huge (1552-2310). That’s a lot of water. For a beginner spot, this is expert-only territory. The wind is clean, but the size is the story.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning is a better bet. A 7 ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind drops to a near-calm 3 mph offshore. The energy is 794. Glassy offshore conditions on a 7-foot wave. If you’ve got the skills, this is the best of the long-range options.

After that, the 10th through the 13th look poor, with onshore winds, rain, and dropping swell. The 11th and 12th have strong offshore winds, but the swell is too small and the wind is too strong to make it enjoyable.

The Bottom Line

Skip the first two days. The standout is Friday the 4th of September, especially the afternoon. If you’re looking way out, Wednesday the 9th of September morning is the one to watch for a glassy, overhead day, but it’s a long way off and things can change.

Rusty.

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