Petit Havre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here.

First up, we're looking at Petit Havre. This is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, but it's a beginner-friendly spot. The water temp is sitting at about 83°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a tough watch. The forecast is a long run of "poor surf conditions" all the way through. We've got a solid 16-day window, but there's not a single standout day in there for a good paddle. It's a real dry spell.

Starting off from Wednesday, the 5th of August, we've got tiny swell. We're looking at 2 ft to 3 ft from the NE and ENE, with a short period of just 6 seconds. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, which is just chopping it all up. The combined energy is barely there, with values like 81 (weak energy) and 91 (weak energy). Not worth getting wet.

Moving into Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, the swell bumps up a little, to about 2 ft to 3 ft, but it's still coming from the NE and E with a short period. The wind stays cross-onshore, and the energy creeps into the moderate range (121 to 174), but the quality is still poor. It's choppy and messy.

The weekend and into the next week (Saturday the 8th through Tuesday the 11th) repeats the same story. Swell sits around 3 ft to 5 ft, still short period (6-7 seconds), and that persistent cross-onshore wind from the E or ESE at 9 to 16 mph. The energy is moderate (106 to 186), but it's just not coming together. It's a bumpy, ugly mess.

Then, from Wednesday the 12th onwards, the swell actually starts to build. We see 4 ft on Wednesday morning, jumping to 5 ft by the afternoon. The energy is starting to get proper (202). By Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, we're looking at a solid 7 ft from the East, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong now, hitting 454 to 537. But here's the killer: the wind is still cross-onshore, picking up to 16-22 mph, making it lumpy and ugly. For a beginner spot, this is already getting too big, and the wind is ruining any chance of a clean wave.

The peak of the swell hits around Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. We're talking 8 ft from the East, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The energy is very strong, hitting 898 and 955. But again, the wind is cross-onshore. For a beach and reef setup, with this much size and onshore wind, it's going to be a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddler's paradise unless you're a real expert looking for a beating.

We finally see a slight shift on Monday the 17th, with the wind turning "on" from the SE, but the swell is still 7 ft to 7 ft. The wind is still 12-16 mph. It's a slight improvement, but still not what you'd call clean.

The last few days, from Tuesday the 18th to Thursday the 20th, the swell drops back down from 6 ft to 3 ft, and the energy fades. The wind stays cross-onshore. The pattern doesn't change.

So, what's the call? Honestly, there is no standout. If you're desperate, Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th have the most size, but the wind is going to be a problem. The water is warm, but the conditions are just not there for a good surf. This is a real blank run for Petit Havre. It won't be like this forever, but for the next two weeks, you're better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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