Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the table for Pors Ar Ville over the next couple of weeks. I won't lie to you, it's a bit of a bleak stretch for the most part, but there is one moment that has me perking up.

Right, first thing's first. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a bad thing at all.

The first session worth paddling out for kicks off on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. We’ve got a clean little 3 ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (153) and with a gentle cross-off breeze, the conditions are actually clean. It's rated for advanced surfers, and it's a consistent spot that's exposed to the swell. It breaks over a beach and reef setup. That morning window is your best bet – by the afternoon the wind swings NW and goes cross, and the quality drops right off.

From Thursday afternoon right through until the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August, the story is pretty much the same: poor to very ordinary conditions. The swell hangs around but the winds are consistently onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. There’s a lot of small, weak energy and short-period stuff in there, with combined energy dipping as low as 24 (on the 17th). It’s a long, frustrating gap with virtually nothing to recommend.

Now, after that long wait, we finally get a glimmer of hope. On the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August, things change. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period – not the longest, but the combined energy jumps right up to a strong 376. The big news is the wind: it's glassy. Absolutely flat calm. For an advanced spot that needs the right conditions, that's gold. It’ll be clean, but with that size it’s a game for experienced surfers only; beginners will be out of their depth. Keep in mind that spot can get crowded sometimes, so expect company if it’s looking that good.

The swell carries into the Monday morning of the 24th, coming in at 5 ft from the WNW with 9 seconds and clean cross-off winds. Combined energy is still strong (435). It’s a bit of a toss-up with marginal tide conditions, but it’s still worth a look for the right crew.

After that, it fades out again. The winds turn onshore and strong, and the last week of the forecast window is a write-off with strong onshore gales. The 28th of August even shows some size – 6 ft – but it’s being hammered by 22-28 mph onshore winds. That setup is looking a lot more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.

So, to boil it all down: the standout is the glassy Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. Get on it early. The Monday morning after that is a solid backup if you're keen, but don't expect much else between now and then.

Rusty.

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