Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s check the waves for Pors Ar Ville.
First off, it’s been a tough stretch. From Monday the 17th of August all the way through to about Wednesday the 26th, there’s barely anything worth paddling out for. Swell heights are mostly tiny – between 1 and 5 feet – with weak energy (most readings are under 100, and the combined energy is low). The wind is cross-off most of the time, keeping the water clean, but the waves are just too small and gutless. A few days like Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th push up to around 4 to 6 feet, but it’s still rated marginal. For a solid week and a half, you’re better off doing something else. With the onshore winds and this exposed beach-and-reef setup, it’s probably more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
Things finally wake up on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning brings a solid 6 feet of WNW swell with a cross-off breeze (moderate energy at 604), and by the afternoon it jumps to 8 feet (strong energy at 2113) with a 13-second period – that’s real groundswell. That’s expert-only territory; too big for beginners. Then Friday the 28th of August is the first real gem – morning session with 6 feet of WNW groundswell, a light offshore wind from the WSW, and moderate energy at 592. Conditions are “very good” and clean. That’s a solid session.
We get a little lull for a couple of days, but Monday the 31st of August is the main event. Monday morning brings 6 feet of WNW groundswell (11-second period) with a light offshore wind from the SW, and strong energy at 1247. Monday afternoon gets even better – 8 feet with a very long 15-second period from the NW, offshore wind, and massive energy at 2246. That’s excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. That long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, though it can make beach breaks straighten out – but with the right tide, Pors Ar Ville will be cooking. Tuesday the 1st of September still has 6 feet and a 12-second period, but the wind gets fresh offshore, making paddling a bit harder.
So, if you’re picking your days, Friday the 28th of August is a strong, clean option, but Monday the 31st of August is the big one – biggest swell, cleanest winds, and the most energy. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so you might have some company. Water temp is about 66°, which is normal for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 32 | 86 | 57 | 73 | 88 | 188 | 339 | 419 | 575 | 480 | 441 | 264 | 116 | 71 | 43 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:55AM7.36m | 10:10PM7.30m | 10:30AM6.94m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.60m | 4:34AM0.78m | 4:50PM1.14m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 32 | 86 | 57 | 12 | 88 | 188 | 5 | 419 | 575 | 480 | 441 | 264 | 116 | 71 | 43 | 27 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 14 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | — | — | 73 | — | — | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 276 | 585 | 86 | 100 | 785 | 99 | 109 | 84 | 0 | 79 | 201 | 0 | 84 | 86 | 81 | 81 | 98 | 85 | 183 | 582 | 423 |
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