Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are a bit of a write-off for Pors Ar Ville. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. The first recommendation doesn't come until the 17th of August, and even then, it’s a grim picture. There’s a solid week of nothing worthwhile before that.

The first few days are flat. Real flat. We’re talking tiny 0.7 ft to 2 ft slop with short periods, onshore breezes, and just poor conditions all round. Saturday the 8th through to the 16th of August is a total washout. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and the energy is weak. Even the afternoons are a mess. The only time we see a glimmer of life is on the 13th of August, Thursday afternoon, when the swell picks up a bit to 3 ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 161 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is cross-shore, and the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” It’s just not enough.

The real action, if you can call it that, doesn’t start until the 17th of August, Monday morning. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 281 (moderate wave energy). That’s a bit more like it, but the wind is onshore from the NE, killing any chance of clean waves. The wave comment still reads “poor surf conditions.” This pattern of onshore wind and choppy surf continues right through to the 22nd of August.

Then, on the 23rd of August, Sunday morning, something changes. We get a 2 ft swell from the west, a 9-second period, and for the first time in weeks, the wind is offshore from the SW (12 mph). The wave comment finally says “moderate offshore and clean.” The combined energy is only 84 (weak wave energy), but the wind is clean. The swell is small, so it’s not a standout, but it’s the only window of clean surf in the entire forecast.

For a spot that’s exposed to WNW swell, it’s a frustrating run. The break is a beach and reef setup, usually consistent, but this time it’s just not cooperating. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The one standout, if you’re desperate, is the 23rd of August. It’s the only day with offshore wind and clean conditions. The swell is small—only 2 ft—so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the pick of a very poor bunch. For advanced surfers, this might be a last resort. Beginners won’t have anything to worry about, as the swell never gets big enough to be dangerous.

Hang in there, folks. This blank run is a bit of a shock for a spot that’s usually more reliable, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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