Pointe du Toulinguet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Pointe du Toulinguet over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a quiet start, and I mean real quiet. Friday morning (24th July) has a tiny 1ft N windswell with a weak 6-second period, and the wind is light offshore, but it’s just not doing anything. The energy is a measly 12, so don’t even bother paddling out. This flat spell drags on through the weekend. Saturday and Sunday see a bit of height, up to 3ft and then 5ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, blowing fresh, and it’s all messy. No real surf to speak of, just chop.

Monday morning (27th July) does offer a glimmer – a 5ft groundswell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light onshore, but the energy is moderate at 470. The conditions are still only marginal though, so it’s not a day to get excited about.

Then Tuesday (28th July) morning is something special. The wind drops to dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The swell is 3ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the energy is a moderate 184. It’s not massive, but it’s clean. If you’ve got a log or a fish, this is your window. The crowds are only sometimes here, so you might get a few waves to yourself.

The rest of the week and into the first days of August is a bit of a mixed bag with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell sticks around 2ft to 5ft, but it’s not really worth the paddle.

Now, hold on to your board, because Saturday morning, 1st August, is the standout. A 7ft W groundswell rolls in with a 12-second period, and the energy is a whopping 1256 – that’s strong. The wind is glassy, completely calm. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is about 64°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The swell direction is a solid W, which is exactly what this point break wants. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell (12 seconds) is going to wrap in nicely, giving you proper lines. Just be aware, at over 5ft, it’s pushing into intermediate territory, and at 7ft, it’s for the experienced crew. Sunday morning (2nd August) is still punchy with a 5ft W swell, but the cross-shore wind will make it harder to get the good ones.

After that, things get a bit messy again. The swell drops off, and the wind goes onshore or cross-on for the rest of the run. There’s no real redeeming quality from 3rd August through to 8th August. The swell is there, but the conditions are poor, with moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas. The best bet is to save your energy for that Saturday morning standout.

Signing off, Rusty.

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