Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Pointe du Toulinguet are a real mixed bag, and honestly, for the most part, it’s a tough watch. The forecast is mostly a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf conditions, with a glimmer of something promising right at the very end.

The first real swell of note won’t be until the end of the month, so we’re looking at a solid week of waiting. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of August, almost every session is marked by poor surf conditions. The wind is just a mess. Through the 20th and 21st, we’ve got a clean 8 ft to 6 ft W swell pushing through, but it’s pinned by a strong onshore wind, which is a total write-off. The water temp is 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The middle of the week starting the 23rd is a total no-go. The swell drops right off to under 3 ft and the combined wave energy is pitiful, like 31 to 51 (very weak). The wind is howling from the NE, but it’s cross-offshore, so it’s clean – just a total lack of swell. That’s a classic waiting game.

Then, we get a bit of a pulse on the 27th of August. A solid 10 ft W groundswell (period 11 seconds) rolls in, but the wind is straight onshore from the west. The combined energy is a massive 3672 (strong), but it’s just going to be a messy, blown-out wall. For the experts only, and even then, it’s a battle.

The absolute standout is the one that’s furthest out, so keep a close eye on it. For the 31st of August and the 1st of September, we’ve got a proper, raw groundswell. We’re talking 15 ft to 13 ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy readings are massive – 5153 and 5662 (very strong). This is a serious, powerful swell. The wind is still a problem – cross-on or onshore – so it’s going to be a wind-affected mess. It’s a world-class pulse of energy but it’s hitting under the worst possible wind. It’s a real shame, but for the big-wave chargers who don’t mind a bit of chop, it’s the only game in town. If you’re an expert, the 1st of September afternoon might be your best bet, with a 10 ft WNW swell and period pushing 11 seconds, and the energy is still massive at 3516 (strong), but the wind is a little lighter.

The rest of the forecast after that just gets worse again with gale-force winds and a messy cross-chop. It’s a two-week wait for a massive, but messy, conclusion. For now, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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