Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on offer for Pors Ar Ville over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow starter, so don’t be in a rush.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. We’ve got a weak 0.7m to 1.0m swell from the W with a short 7-8 second period and surging energy up to just 110 (weak). It’s got that moderate offshore wind keeping things tidy, but there’s simply not enough push to get excited about. Thursday the 3rd picks up a touch with 1.1m to 1.2m WNW swell and the energy climbs to 207 (moderate), but the conditions are still very ordinary. That’s not the surf you paddle out for. Friday the 4th sees a bigger 1.5m swell, but the wind goes cross and the waves just get messy.

The first real standout comes on Monday the 7th. We get a nice pulse of 1.5m WNW groundswell with a pumping 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid 838 (moderate to strong), and we’ve got light cross-off winds making it clean. This is the kind of day where the tide works with you and the waves have proper shape. The swell is still okay for most competent surfers, but at this size and with that period, the sets will have some weight. Tuesday the 8th is still pretty solid with 1.9m WNW swell and a strong 35 km/h offshore wind, though the period drops to 10 seconds. It’s still clean, but the wind is a bit punchy.

We then hit a lull through the middle of the week. The swell drops right back to under 1.0m and the energy is weak. There’s a few days of poor conditions until we get another interesting window.

Monday the 14th afternoon is a real treat. The swell is a modest 1.1m from the W, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare one. The energy is 203 (moderate), and with no wind to mess it up, the waves will look smooth and inviting. It’s a good time for a log or a mid-length.

The second week’s real standout lands on Tuesday the 16th morning. We’re looking at 1.6m of WNW groundswell with an 11-second period and glassy conditions again. The energy is 653 (strong), and it’s going to be clean, punchy and fun. This is the best of the run for anyone intermediate and above. Just be aware that with a longer period like 11 seconds, the sets may come in a bit straighter at this beach and reef setup, but with the glassy wind it’ll be worth it.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. And since this is a consistent spot with an exposed W facing setup, it doesn’t stay flat for long. Crowds are possible here on the better days, so get there early.

That’s the story for Pors Ar Ville. Keep an eye on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 16th for the best of it.

Rusty.

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