Pontaillac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the stoke up.

The forecast opens on Friday, the 4th of September, but don’t bother paddling out just yet. It’s messy with a cross-shore wind and only 2ft of weak swell. We’ve got a real dry spell for the first few days. The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Saturday morning, the 5th of September.

Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is our first genuine standout. Pontaillac wakes up with a clean 3ft swell from the WNW, and the wind is a sweet offshore from the NE – glassy, clean conditions. The combined wave energy is a solid 222 (moderate), so there’s some push. The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. This is the best on offer early on.

Saturday afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell holds at 3ft from the west with a nice long 13-second period. The energy jumps to 339 (moderate). This is clean, fun-sized surf.

The next real highlight comes on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The swell is 4ft from the west, period 11 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north. The energy is 295 (moderate). It’s a solid, clean morning session. Tuesday afternoon looks just as good, with the same size and clean conditions.

We then hit a long stretch of ordinary conditions. The wind turns onshore, the swell drops, and it gets choppy. From the 10th through to the 16th of September, it’s mostly poor or marginal. A few moments on the 13th of September have offshore winds and small 2ft to 2ft waves, but the energy is low and it’s very ordinary.

The next proper tease comes on Friday morning, the 18th of September. Swell is 3ft from the west, 10-second period, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the NE at 19 mph. The energy is 212 (moderate). It’s a clean, windy session, but the wind is strong, so it’ll be tricky.

Saturday morning, the 19th of September is our final standout. You’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW, a moderate offshore from the NE, and the combined energy hits 260 (moderate). The afternoon session is even better, holding 4ft with the same offshore wind and energy of 281. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’d agree. This is the best call in the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

For the rest of the 16-day window, it’s mostly small, weak, or blown out. Pontaillac is an exposed, beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent, and the crowds are possible. The best bet is to aim for the 5th, 8th, and the 19th of September. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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