Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re gonna have to be patient for this stretch. The next week and a half is a real struggle with hardly any surf to speak of. Then, right at the back end of the 16-day window, we finally get a pulse of energy. It’s gonna be a long wait, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

The first few days are a write-off. From Sunday the 19th right through to Monday the 27th of July, the surf is tiny and weak. The swell height barely nudges above 1ft, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the water is choppy. The combined energy readings are all in the double digits, the weakest being just 9 on the 24th. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

We finally see a change on Monday the 27th of July. The morning starts showing a bit of promise with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, and the wind turning cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 128 – still moderate – but it’s a start. The afternoon builds on that, with 4ft of WNW swell and a combined energy of 223. The wind stays cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s not big, but after a week of nothing, it’s the first real hope.

The standout for the whole outlook is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a solid 6ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 755, which is a strong pulse. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but this is the biggest swell we’ve seen by a mile. The afternoon holds steady at 7ft from the same direction with similar energy, but the wind picks up a touch, making it choppier. This is the window for the experienced crew.

After that, it drops off again. Wednesday the 29th of July still has a knee-high 4ft from the NW in the morning, with energy at 235, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. By Thursday the 30th, we’re back to tiny, weak surf.

There is one more glimmer right at the end. On Saturday the 1st of August, a clean 4ft WNW swell rolls in with cross-offshore winds. The energy is a solid 290. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it could be a tidy little session. Sunday the 2nd of August looks similar, but the wind is stronger, keeping things messy.

So, the one to circle is Tuesday the 28th of July. Pors Ar Ville is a beach and reef setup, so that WNW groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water temp is 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a consistent spot, and it’s exposed right in the WNW swell window. With 6ft to 7ft, this is for the advanced crew only – beginners will be out of their depth. The swell period is 10 seconds, which is a solid groundswell that’ll hold its shape. Expect some crowds, as it’s a spot that can get busy. The early morning is your best bet for the cleanest conditions.

For the rest of the week, you’re better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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