
Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pors Ar Ville this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Ar Ville in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the forecast is pretty bleak for the entire 16-day window. The numbers are just not there, and the wave comment is a persistent "poor surf conditions" from start to near-finish. There’s a gap of about 9 days where the surf is basically non-existent or too weak to bother with. The only real glimmer of hope is a long-range swell that shows up well into the second week, but it’s a long way off and comes with some serious caveats.
The water temp at Pors Ar Ville is sitting at 64°, which is about average for the time of year, so the water is normal, but the surf is not.
The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell heights are tiny, barely reaching 1 foot on the best days early on. The combined energy readings are weak, with values like 20 or 29 (weak energy), just a dribble of energy. The 26th of July gives us a bit of a pulse – Sunday morning sees 4 ft at 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 183 (moderate wave energy) and the wind is cross-offshore from the WNW. That’s the cleanest we’ll see in the first week, but the period is short, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. Afternoon picks up slightly to 5 ft, energy at 294 (moderate), but still short period.
The 27th and 28th look like a waste of time with cross-on winds and dropping swell.
The real standout, and I mean the *only* standout, comes on the 2nd of August. That’s a Sunday, and it’s a full week away. Early morning, we see a solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 1463 (very strong wave energy). That’s a proper amount of power. Wind is light from the north, which is cross-on, but it’s a light breeze, so the surface will be okay. However, the wave comment is “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” and the score is just 2/10. This is a big, powerful swell, but it’s coming in with a short-ish period and a bad wind direction for a beach and reef break like Pors Ar Ville. Given the 8 ft height, this is expert-only territory. It’s too big for beginners, and with the period being 10 seconds, it’s not a true groundswell that will draw clean lines. The break is exposed to WNW swell, which matches the direction, but the wind is a problem. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf goes to 6 ft, but the energy drops to 524 (moderate) and it’s all onshore chop.
After that, the 3rd and 4th of August are just messy, with onshore winds and dropping swell. The 5th and 6th are back to tiny, weak waves.
So, in short: the 26th of July is your best bet in the first week, but it’s not great. The 2nd of August is the only day with real size and power, but it’s for experts only, and the conditions are marginal. For the rest of the time, the paddle board or the kite might be more fun than a surfboard, especially with the consistent cross-off winds on the 31st of July, but the swell is too small for a kite. It’s a tough forecast, folks. Keep your eye on the 2nd, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 151 | 234 | 285 | 258 | 216 | 184 | 108 | 71 | 68 | 75 | 115 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:28AM5.42m | 3:05PM5.48m | 3:42AM5.38m | 4:14PM5.59m | 4:49AM5.57m | 5:14PM5.87m | 5:43AM5.88m | 6:03PM6.24m | 6:28AM6.24m | 6:44PM6.63m | 7:06AM6.57m | 7:21PM6.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM2.65m | 8:52AM2.74m | 9:40PM2.73m | 10:13AM2.71m | 10:53PM2.52m | 11:18AM2.44m | 11:48PM2.14m | 12:06PM2.05m | 00:31AM1.71m | 12:46PM1.64m | 1:09AM1.30m | 1:22PM1.26m | 1:43AM0.93m | ||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 10 | — | — | 285 | 258 | 216 | 184 | 108 | 71 | 68 | 75 | 115 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NW 5 |
1 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 1 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 75 | 151 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 530 | 616 | 613 | 590 | 363 | 589 | 285 | 587 | 893 | 98 | 9 | 197 | 9 | 1 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 111 |
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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.










