Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow start, but there's a flash of real promise if you're patient. Hang tight.

Looking at the whole forecast, we've got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions coming up. For the next ten days or so, it's mostly small, messy, or just plain blown out at Pointe du Toulinguet. The combined swell energy stays low to moderate for a while, but the quality just isn't there. Don't get your hopes up for any solid sessions until we hit the first week of September.

From August 22nd through the 30th, it's a grind. We're looking at a lot of cross-shore and onshore winds, and the swell is small and weak. There's a brief moment on Monday afternoon the 24th when the wind goes glassy – a light SSW breeze at 3 mph – and the swell is a tiny 1 ft from the SW with a 9-second period. It would be clean as a whistle, but there's just not enough push. The wave energy is only 21, so you'd be floating around more than surfing.

As we move into the end of August, the swell picks up a bit but so does the wind. By the 27th and 28th, we see bigger waves, around 6 ft to 8 ft, but it's getting thumped by strong winds. On Friday the 28th, it's a full-on onshore blow from the west at 25 mph with a short, weak 8-second period. The energy gets up to a strong 829, but that's all stormy chop. This is a classic case of a beach-and-reef setup looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Then, after a gap of a few more days of mediocre conditions, we get our one standout.

The Highlight

The best bet by far is Friday morning, September 4th. This is your window. We've got an offshore breeze from the NE at a mere 3 mph, promising clean, glassy conditions. The swell is a solid 4 ft from the WNW with a decent 10-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 550, so there's proper power in the water. This is when Pointe du Toulinguet should be firing with nice, well-shaped lines. It's an exposed point, and with that clean offshore wind, it's going to be prime. Just remember, with good waves comes company – this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early.

The afternoon of the 4th also has potential, with a bigger 6 ft swell from the WNW and a very long 13-second period. The energy jumps to a massive 1107. However, the wind swings onshore from the WNW, creating a light cross-on breeze. That long period groundswell is incredible for power and shape, but the onshore wind could put a bit of a crinkle on it. It’s still worth a look if the morning session gets too busy.

So, to sum it up: be patient through the end of August, keep your eyes on Friday the 4th of September for the cleanest, most powerful surf of the forecast.

Rusty.

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