Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is a tough one to call, folks. We’re looking at Pointe du Toulinget, a point break that’s exposed to the west, and honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest wetsuit, but you’ll be wanting it for the wind.

The first recommendation doesn’t come until Saturday the 5th of September. Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing. From now until then, it’s a mess. Strong onshores, lumpy, choppy, and poor surf conditions dominate. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with speeds hitting 28 mph at times, and the swell is short-period and all over the place. The energy is moderate at best, with values like 868 and 1566, but it’s all wind-driven junk. The whole first week is a write-off – don’t even bother.

Now, the standout finally arrives on Saturday the 5th of September, morning. The wind goes light and offshore from the east at 6 mph, and the swell is a clean 6 ft from the west-northwest with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 796. This is a clean, well-shaped wave for the point. The offshore wind will groom it beautifully. The 6 ft is a solid size for intermediates, and the long period means the sets will have some punch and nice shape for a point break. It’s a rare gem in this forecast. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with the conditions looking this good, expect a few people out.

The rest of the period is a letdown. The following Saturday afternoon the wind goes onshore, and the surf drops. Sunday the 6th is small and clean but only 3 ft, and Monday the 7th has a promising morning with 6 ft from the WNW and light offshore winds, giving it a score of “very good” conditions, but by afternoon it’s blown out again. The swell energy is moderate at 653. Still, that Monday morning is worth a look if you missed the Saturday window.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The second week is mostly small, weak, and wind-affected. By the 10th of September, the swell drops to 2 ft with a long period, but the wind is howling from the south-southwest at 22 mph, making it total junk. The energy falls to 55. That’s not even worth paddling for. The same pattern continues through to the 13th, with tiny waves and messy winds.

So, to sum it up: forget the first week. Your best bet is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September – that’s the one to circle. The Monday morning of the 7th is a decent backup but not as clean. After that, it’s pretty much done.

Rusty.

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