Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Staring down the barrel of the next 16 days for this little corner of the coast, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a real test of patience. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of tiny, weak surf before a late-arriving pulse of energy that might just get the heart pumping, but it comes with its own set of headaches.

Right now, and for the better part of the next week and a half, it’s flat. I mean, we’re talking ankle-snappers at best. The first solid week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 14th of July right through to Friday the 25th, the swell is barely a whisper. The combined energy reading is stuck in the low double digits, often below 50 (30 to 78), which is just feeble. You’ll see a few 1ft to 3ft bumps, but the periods are all over the place—short, junky 4 to 5 second stuff mixed in with some longer 11 second lines that just don’t have any push. The wind is a mess too, mostly cross or cross-off, but the swell just isn’t there to make it worthwhile. On Thursday the 16th, we get a moment of glassy conditions in the morning on that 1ft, 8-second swell, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple. You’d be lying if you said you got wet.

The real story starts to build on Saturday the 25th of July. The swell finally shows up, and it’s a proper pulse. A solid 5ft to 6ft of west-northwest groundswell starts rolling in, with a long 12-second period. The energy numbers jump into the hundreds (627), which is a serious sign of life. But here’s the gut-punch: the wind is a mess. On Saturday morning, it’s onshore out of the west at 6 mph, and by the afternoon it’s a stiff 12 mph onshore. The water is a warm 67°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year by 4°, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you’ll be fighting the chop.

Sunday the 26th of July keeps the swell humming at 5ft to 6ft from the WNW, but again, it’s a cross-onshore mess with 16 mph winds. The period drops to 10 seconds, but the energy is still strong (592). It’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be lumpy and hard to enjoy.

The standout? It’s gotta be Monday the 27th of July. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell peaks at 7ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 842. That’s a lot of power. Now, the wind is forecast to be light from the southwest at 6 mph, which is a *light cross-onshore*. That’s not ideal, but it’s the best wind we get all week with this size. For a protected point like Pointe du Toulinguet, which is a point break exposed to the west, that 7ft west-northwest swell is right in its wheelhouse. The optimum direction is west, so the WNW is a touch off, but it’ll still wrap in nicely. The water is still 67°, feeling way warmer than usual. But be warned: at 7ft, this is getting into the expert-only zone. This is not a day for beginners. The crowds at this spot are *sometimes* an issue, and with a solid swell like this, expect company. After that, Tuesday the 28th of July keeps the size (7ft) but the wind swings southwest and freshens to 22 mph, turning it into a messy, lumpy onshore mess. So, the window is tight.

The energy is strong (627 to 942), but the quality is marginal. Given the size and the onshore/cross-onshore winds, this setup at Pointe du Toulinguet is going to be a real battle. It’s more of a grunt session than a glide. For a beach break, I’d say it’s kite-surfing territory, but being a point, it might hold some shape despite the wind.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a total loss. The final 5 days bring a real pulse of energy, but it’s a rough diamond. If you’re an expert, keep your eyes on Monday the 27th of July for the best chance at a wave, but be ready for a fight with the wind and the crowd.

Rusty.

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