Pontaillac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what Pontaillac has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with a few windows of clean surf, but plenty of ordinary days to sift through.

Right off the bat, the first half of this week is a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are looking pretty grim with poor conditions and small, weak swell. The energy is low, barely hitting 139 (moderate wave energy) on Monday morning before dropping right off. You'll be scratching your head wondering where the waves went.

Things start to get interesting on Wednesday morning the 16th. We've got a bit more size coming through at 4ft from the WNW, and while the period is a short 8 seconds, the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. It's still marginal, but it's the first sign of life.

Now, here's where we see the best of the forecast. Thursday the 17th morning is the standout. Pontaillac sees a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the north at just 3 mph. This will be clean, fun-sized surf for all levels. The combined energy sits at 286 (moderate wave energy), giving the waves a bit of push. It's the pick of the first week.

Following that, Friday morning the 18th offers another decent session. Similar size at 4ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds and a clean cross-offshore wind from the north. The energy is a touch lower at 231 (moderate wave energy), but it's still a good option.

Then, get this – Saturday morning the 19th is looking absolutely glassy. We've got a 4ft swell from the WNW, a period of 13 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light SSW breeze. This is prime, clean surf. The energy is up at 444 (moderate wave energy), and that longer period means better shaped, more powerful waves. Pontaillac is an exposed beach break, so with that longer period, the sets will be well-defined and the paddling out easier between them. This is another top pick.

Looking further ahead, the following week has a couple of solid windows. Monday morning the 21st is a beauty: 4ft from the west, a 14-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is pumping at 487 (moderate wave energy). This is a real treat if you can get out. Tuesday morning the 22nd is also worth a look with similar 3ft swell from the WNW, 13-second period, and clean offshore wind. The energy is 252 (moderate wave energy).

After that, it really drops off. From the 23rd onwards, we're looking at tiny, weak swell and often strong offshore winds that will blow out whatever small waves there are. The energy drops into the double digits – very weak. It's a blank run right through to the end of the outlook. For beginners, any of the swell over 5ft? We don't really see that here, so it's mostly safe for all abilities through the good windows. Keep an eye on those two standout mornings: Thursday the 17th and Saturday the 19th.

Rusty, signing off.

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