Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, startin' off – it’s a flat spell, no two ways about it. Saturday the 22nd through to Monday the 26th of August is a write-off. Tiny, weak energy, and the winds are all over the place. We’re talking wave heights down around 0.7 ft to 0.2 ft, and the combined energy is in the doldrums, barely hitting 94 (94) at best. You’re better off fixing your dings or cleaning the wax off your board.

There’s a definite gap there with no surf on offer, but things start to look a bit more promising from Thursday the 27th. The swell starts to show up, but it’s still a bit temperamental. Thursday morning sees a 8 ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to (1158) – that’s moderate to strong. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the forecast calls it marginal. This is more for the experienced crew.

Now, the real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 18 ft swell from the west-northwest, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a beast at (6598). This is serious, powerful groundswell. Wind is cross-offshore and clean, but let’s be real – 18 ft is for experts only. The beach and reef setup at Pors Ar Ville could handle it, but that long period is going to make it break straight and fast. Not a beginner’s wave.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are still surfable, with the swell dropping from 6 ft to 4 ft, and the energy settling back to (692) and (227). Winds are cross-offshore or offshore, so it stays clean. Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit of a flat spot again.

The second week brings another pulse. Thursday the 3rd of September morning has a 8 ft swell from the west-northwest, period 11 seconds, and energy at (1799). Winds are cross-offshore, clean. The real gem is Friday the 4th of September morning. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with a 8 ft swell from the west-northwest, period 11 seconds, and energy at (1331). Offshore winds from the west-southwest will groom it nicely. Expect clean, powerful waves. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Pors Ar Ville is exposed to the west-northwest, which is bang on the optimum swell direction, so it’s handling all this energy well. Just keep in mind it can get crowded here sometimes, so get in early.

After that, it fades out again. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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