Pont Blondin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for Pont-Blondin. It’s a beach and point break, fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it likes the swell coming from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 22°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Right, first bit of surf worth talking about is Monday the 14th morning. There’s a small 3 ft NNW swell with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the west at 3 mph. That’s a glassy session on offer, but the energy is only 289 – it’s weak. Not a standout, just a quiet start. It’s surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it.

Tuesday the 15th morning cleans right up. Glassy conditions with a 3 ft NW swell, 11-second period, and wind from the NNW at a whisper. The energy drops to 154 – still weak – but for a small-wave board or a longboard, it’ll be fun and clean. The rest of Tuesday is cross-onshore and choppy, so don’t bother.

Now, Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are messy. Wednesday afternoon sees a 5 ft NW swell but with a short 8-second period and a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph. Choppy and poor. Thursday morning has a 6 ft NW swell with 9-second period and light offshore wind, but it’s rated as marginal – worth a look for the brave, but the energy is moderate (653) and it’s just not clean.

Here’s the first real standout: Friday the 18th morning. Get up early. Glassy conditions, wind from the SW at just 3 mph, and a 5 ft NW swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (527) – it’s got some push. For a point break like this, that combo should produce some clean, peelable waves. Not too big for intermediates, and the offshore wind is going to make it look like a postcard. This is the best session of the first half.

Saturday the 19th morning is another cracker. Glassy again, with a 3 ft NNW swell but here’s the twist – the period is 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is pumping at 599. For a point break, that’s money. It’ll be clean, with proper shaped waves, but because the swell is small, it’s best on a mid-length or longboard. Keep an eye out for crowds though – this spot can get a few people on days like this.

Sunday the 20th morning holds up. A 4 ft NNW swell at 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. That’s clean conditions and moderate energy at 606. Not the biggest, but it’s a solid, fun morning.

After that, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are a mix. Monday is cross-onshore and poor, but Tuesday the 22nd morning rebounds with a glassy session – no wind at all – and a 4 ft NNW swell at 12 seconds. Energy is moderate at 451. Another clean one, but nothing standout.

Wednesday the 23rd morning is glassy again with a 3 ft NW swell, but energy is down to 272. Nice for a cruise, but not a highlight.

Then we hit a quiet patch. From Thursday the 24th through Sunday the 27th, most sessions are poor with onshore or cross-onshore winds and small swell under 3 ft. Energy is weak (98 to 259). The 27th afternoon sees a spike to 6 ft WNW swell with 10-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy – poor conditions. No good.

Now, there’s something big brewing for late in the run. Monday the 28th morning has an 12 ft W swell at 10 seconds. That’s a big, chunky swell with strong energy at 3144. But the wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 3 mph – only light, so it might be manageable. Still, 12 ft is expert territory, and at a beach-and-point setup with a short period, it could be a washing machine. The afternoon stays big at 12 ft with cross-shore wind. This is more for the experienced crew only. If you’re not comfortable in heavy, lumpy surf, sit this one out.

Tuesday the 29th drops back to 5 ft NW swell but with poor cross-onshore wind, so it’s back to ordinary.

To sum it up: the clear standouts are Friday the 18th morning for the best all-round clean conditions and a solid NW swell, and Saturday the 19th morning for the long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. Get on those. The big swell on the 28th is for experts only and comes with a caveat about the short period and cross-onshore wind.

Keep it salty,
Rusty

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