Locquirec Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the swell for Locquirec over the next two weeks. I’ll tell you how it is—it’s a slow start, but we’ve got a couple of windows that could get you wet.

We’re starting off on Thursday, August 6th, and it’s a quiet one. The first few days look flat. A weak, short-period swell (7 seconds) from the WNW brings in some 3ft on Thursday morning, but it’s crossed up with a NW wind, so it’s messy. The wave energy is low (100), and from there, it drops off. We’re looking at a real gap—days of tiny, no-good surf from Thursday right through to about Tuesday, August 11th. Swell heights barely touch 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. It’s a blank run for a solid week.

Wednesday, August 12th is the first day we can even talk about. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first sign of life. The swell is still small at 2ft from the W, with a period bumping up to 10 seconds. The morning is clean, with a light WNW wind (5 km/h) that’s cross-offshore. The water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (76), but it’s just surfable—nothing to write home about, and the afternoon turns choppy again.

The next real chance comes on Saturday, August 15th. The swell picks up a bit—3ft from the W, period around 8 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW at 20 km/h, keeping the faces clean. The energy is getting stronger (144), and it’s consistent enough to get a few. Not the biggest, but it’s the best on offer in the first week and a half.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Thursday, August 20th is the one that’s got my attention. The swell jumps to 4ft out of the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore from the W at 25 km/h. The wave energy is strong (212), and the morning session is clean. This is the standout. It’s the biggest, cleanest window in the whole forecast. Then Friday, August 21st morning follows with a similar 4ft NW swell and 9-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit more textured. Still, wave energy is up there (226). These two days are your best bet, but being two weeks out, keep an eye on it—things can change.

For the rest of the run, it’s mostly small and ordinary. A few glassy moments on the 19th, but with only 1ft on offer, it’s a log or a flat day.

So, bottom line: The first week is a write-off. The second week shapes up a bit, with Thursday, August 20th being the pick of the litter. Get out there if you can, but don’t expect a classic.

Rusty.

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