
Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what we’re looking at for Pors-Ar-Ville over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. From Saturday the 8th through pretty much the whole first week, we’ve got tiny swell—mostly around 1.5 ft to 2 ft—with onshore or cross-shore breezes keeping things choppy and messy. Water temp is sitting at a mild 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but there’s not much to get excited about in the water. The combined energy is low, often under 100 (kN/m), so you’re looking at weak, dribbly waves. Best to save the wax for later.
Things start to look a little more interesting on Thursday morning, August 13th. Swell bumps up to 3 ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning things up nicely. The energy jumps to 207 (kN/m), so there’s some push behind it. This is your best bet in the first week if you’re keen for a session, but don’t expect anything overhead.
The second week stays modest. There’s a slight increase around the 16th and 17th, but winds are mostly cross or onshore, so quality suffers. The real standout window arrives on Saturday, August 22nd. Swell builds to 5–5.5 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and we get clean cross-offshore winds from the W at 18–22 mph. Energy levels jump to 374–454 (kN/m), so this has some proper grunt. It’s going to be solid, clean surf—definitely the highlight of the outlook.
By Sunday, August 23rd, swell hits 8 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and energy skyrockets to over 1200 (kN/m). That’s serious size, meaning it’s expert-only territory. Winds are cross-shore and moderate, so expect some chop on the face. This one’s for the experienced crew only—beginners and intermediates should sit this one out.
So: the whole first week is a write-off for decent waves. The 13th offers a brief glimmer of clean, small surf. But the real action is on the 22nd and 23rd—Saturday brings the clean, fun-sized swell, while Sunday delivers the big, powerful stuff for pros only.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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46 | 41 | 40 | 54 | 53 | 77 | 45 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 78 | 87 | 81 | 87 | 187 | 160 | 110 | 78 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:12AM5.92m | 3:52PM6.16m | 4:36AM6.22m | 5:06PM6.64m | 5:43AM6.71m | 6:05PM7.21m | 6:37AM7.20m | 6:55PM7.71m | 7:23AM7.59m | 7:39PM8.05m | 8:04AM7.80m | 8:20PM8.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM2.12m | 9:45AM2.10m | 10:31PM1.76m | 11:04AM1.66m | 11:39PM1.14m | 12:04PM1.06m | 00:34AM0.49m | 12:54PM0.51m | 1:21AM-0.02m | 1:39PM0.10m | 2:04AM-0.32m | 2:20PM-0.10m | 2:44AM-0.37m | ||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
46 | 41 | 40 | 54 | 53 | 77 | 45 | 44 | 24 | 21 | 78 | 87 | 81 | 87 | 187 | 160 | 110 | 78 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | W 6 | SW 7 | NW 4 | SW 7 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | WNW 11 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 9 | — | 15 | 73 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | SW 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 13 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 |
— | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 55 | 81 | 586 | 81 | 81 | 109 | 81 | 85 | 585 | 81 | 32 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 73 | 84 | 86 |
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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.











