Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing at Pors Ar Ville over the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a wait before anything worth paddling out for shows up, so don’t rush.
Water temp is just shy of 66°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – not a big deal, but nice to know.
We’re in a flat spell right now. The first real chance comes on Thursday morning the 20th. Swell hits about 6ft out of the WNW with a 9-second period, and combined energy is sitting at a moderate 524. The wind is cross-off from the west at 16 mph, so it’s clean but a bit windy. That size is pushing it for beginners – more of an advanced wave. Thursday afternoon is similar: 6ft swell, still WNW, still cross-off, with energy up to 586. The quality is only marginal, but it’s the first pulse we’ve had.
Friday morning the 21st is the one to circle. Swell drops to a friendlier 4ft, still WNW, 9-second period, and the wind swings to the NW at just 6 mph. That’s a light breeze, so the surface will be glassy and clean. The combined energy is still a solid 305. This is the standout of the first window – manageable size, clean conditions, and the right direction for this exposed beach and reef setup. It’s an advanced spot, and crowds are possible, so get in early.
Friday afternoon gets a bit lumpy with cross-shore wind, so stick to the morning. From Saturday the 22nd right through the end of the month, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions – onshore wind, tiny swell, and not much to work with. That’s about a week of flatness.
Then on Thursday the 27th, we see a spike of 6ft from the WNW, but a strong breeze from the SSW at 25 mph makes it messy. The energy is 462. Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit with offshore wind from the SW at 22 mph and energy at 334, but the quality still isn’t there.
Into early September, Tuesday the 1st hits 7ft with a strong cross-shore, and Wednesday the 2nd brings 6ft from the WNW with offshore wind and clean conditions. That Wednesday afternoon could be a good option: 6ft, WNW, offshore wind at 19 mph, energy at 361. Still only marginal quality, but it’s the best of the bunch in that period.
Overall, Friday morning the 21st is your best bet. Everything else is a gamble. Long-range stuff is always less certain, so keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 88 | 94 | 272 | 355 | 589 | 641 | 578 | 319 | 222 | 125 | 90 | 60 | 46 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:47PM6.74m | 11:07AM6.43m | 11:27PM6.14m | 11:50AM5.91m | 00:17AM5.58m | 12:49PM5.43m | 1:31AM5.14m | 2:17PM5.16m | 3:10AM5.04m | 3:51PM5.28m | 4:33AM5.31m | 5:00PM5.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09AM1.41m | 5:28PM1.74m | 5:47AM2.04m | 6:10PM2.33m | 6:33AM2.63m | 7:10PM2.84m | 7:47AM3.06m | 8:51PM3.08m | 9:39AM3.08m | 10:32PM2.81m | 10:58AM2.68m | 11:30PM2.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 88 | 43 | 272 | 355 | 589 | 641 | 578 | 319 | 222 | 125 | 90 | 17 | 46 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 60 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 84 | 86 | 0 | 109 | 339 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 73 | 98 | 98 | 81 | 183 | 102 | 506 | 460 | 547 | 589 |
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