Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s comin’ for Pointe du Toulinguet over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the next ten days are a real struggle. We’ve got consistent swell, but the wind is just a mess. It’s a frustrating run of onshore and cross-shore breezes that keep the surface ugly. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 30th of July, so that’s a solid ten-day drought of flat, choppy, and junk conditions. Starting on Saturday the 19th, we get some offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and weak, less than 3ft, with combined energy readings barely cracking 50 (46). It’s just not enough push to get excited about. The rest of that week through the 25th and 26th is a mix of onshore wind and small, messy swell, with combined energy staying low or just moderate. The 26th has a bit more size, around 6ft to 6ft, but that three-digit combined energy (476) is wasted by a strong cross-onshore that will make it a washing machine. Honestly, for a beach break setup, this is looking more like a kite session than a paddle session.

Now, finally, we get a window. On Thursday the 30th of July, the morning is a bit of a standout. The wind swings to glassy, a total calm, and the swell is 5ft from the NW at a period of 9 seconds, delivering combined energy of 380 – that’s moderate wave energy. The direction is good, matching the optimum W swell range. It’s not a huge wave, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit. Keep in mind, at 5ft, it’s a bit much for the absolute beginners, but it’s a solid intermediate wave. The afternoon goes onshore again, so it’s a morning crew-only deal.

The next day, Friday the 31st of July, the morning sees a similar swell height of 6ft, period 10 seconds, from the NW, with combined energy of 580 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE (30 km/h), which will keep it clean. It’s a bit bigger, and that strong energy will give it some punch. Another good session, but the wind is a bit fresh, so it won’t be as perfect as the glassy Thursday morning.

Then, Sunday the 2nd of August, we get another nice one. The morning has a 4ft swell from the NW at 9 seconds, with combined energy of 235 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the ENE, a gentle breeze, so the surface will be clean. It’s a smaller, more user-friendly wave, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon goes light and cross-shore, so morning is the call.

So, the true standout is the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. That glassy, calm session with a 5ft NW swell is the best we’ve got. The second best is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August with the offshore wind and fun-sized waves. The week of the 31st also offers some decent clean waves, but with stronger wind. For the rest of the window, it’s a long wait for the wind to get out of the way.

Rusty out.

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