
Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pors Ar Ville this week:
The surf forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Ar Ville in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for our local stretch. Let's get into it.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and wonky through the weekend and into Monday. Don't get too excited about the first few days—it’s not going to be worth paddling out. We’re looking at a bit of a lull to kick things off, with nothing solid until later in the week.
But hold on, because things start to shape up. Thursday the 17th morning is looking like the first real standout. Pors Ar Ville is going to be the spot to be. The swell is coming in from the WNW at a solid 6ft, with a 10-second period—nice groundswell that’ll hold up. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 15 mph, meaning clean, peeling faces. The combined energy is decent, sitting at 540—moderate energy, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be punchy. This is the pick of the early period.
Then we move into Friday the 18th. The swell is building. Morning sees 7ft from the NW with a 13-second period. That’s some proper groundswell energy—1575 on the energy scale, so it’s strong. But here’s the thing: that’s a big swell for Pors Ar Ville, and it’s a beach and reef setup. The period is long, so it’s going to be a bit more powerful and maybe a bit too much for the average surfer. The wind is cross-off from the W at 9 mph, so the conditions will be clean, but you’ll want to be confident in your ability. That’s a wave for the experienced crew.
After that, things start to taper off. The weekend of the 20th and 21st still has some swell, but the wind starts to turn, and the quality drops. Sunday the 20th morning has 5ft from the WNW, and the wind goes light offshore from the SSW at 3 mph—glass-off conditions. That could be a fun session if you time it right, but the energy is only moderate (436).
Then we hit a dry spell. From the 22nd through the 28th, it’s mostly onshore and choppy, with small, weak swell. The wind is howling from the NE at 15-18 mph, and the waves are just not cooperating. There’s a brief moment on the 28th with some 3ft NW swell and a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is only moderate (345). It’s not going to be worth it unless you’re desperate for a paddle.
So, to sum it up: the clear winner is Thursday the 17th morning. That’s the one to pencil in. Friday the 18th is for the advanced crew only. After that, it’s a waiting game until the next proper swell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
452 | 382 | 263 | 149 | 143 | 96 | 66 | 386 | 400 | 660 | 778 | 637 | 540 | 563 | 627 | 1575 | 1495 | 1069 | 313 | 661 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13AM7.91m | 8:28PM8.01m | 8:45AM7.77m | 9:00PM7.71m | 9:16AM7.48m | 9:32PM7.28m | 9:47AM7.05m | 10:05PM6.74m | 10:20AM6.53m | 10:40PM6.14m | 10:58AM5.96m | 11:25PM5.54m | 11:52AM5.40m | 00:38AM5.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.06m | 3:07PM0.16m | 3:24AM0.34m | 3:39PM0.57m | 3:55AM0.87m | 4:12PM1.10m | 4:27AM1.46m | 4:46PM1.69m | 5:02AM2.08m | 5:25PM2.30m | 5:45AM2.66m | 6:20PM2.85m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
452 | 382 | 263 | 149 | 143 | 96 | 66 | — | 400 | 660 | 778 | 637 | — | — | 627 | 1575 | 1495 | 1069 | 313 | 661 | 490 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 205 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 386 | — | — | — | — | 540 | 563 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 86 | 112 | 73 | 112 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 342 | 86 | 84 | 342 | 342 | 401 | 84 | 0 |
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Information about the Pors Ar Ville Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pors Ar Ville provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pors Ar Ville can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pors Ar Ville surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pors Ar Ville) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pors Ar Ville may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pors Ar Ville is 14 km (9 miles) from Lannion. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lannion. Lannion has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










