Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Ville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the overall pattern. Honestly, it’s a pretty slow start for Pors Ar Ville. We’ve got a few days of tiny, junky swell and some unfriendly wind directions in the mix. But hold on—there is light at the end of the tunnel. Things start to look more interesting as we move into the end of August. The water temp is sitting around 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home for now.
The first proper window that’s worth getting excited about kicks off on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning looks promising with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, and gentle offshore winds from the SW. The combined energy is moderate at 277. This setup is going to make for some nice, rideable walls, especially as it’s an exposed beach and reef break. It won’t be mind-blowing, but it’ll be clean and fun.
Friday the 28th of August is where things step up. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell—still from the WNW, period 9 seconds—combined with offshore winds from the SSW and moderate energy at 560. That’s a proper surfing day. The wind will keep the faces tidy, and the bigger swell will have some push. It’s advanced only territory here though, so leave the foamie at home. Crowds can be an issue at Pors Ar Ville sometimes, so get in early.
The standout, and I mean the real standout in this whole forecast, is Saturday the 29th of August. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, with cross-off winds from the WSW. The wave energy reads 2042, which is very strong. This is an expert-only day—the size alone will clean up the lineup. If you’re confident and have the quiver for it, this is the day to circle on the calendar. Expect a lot of water moving around, and a fair chance the break might be too much for the average surfer.
There’s another pulse worth mentioning on Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell comes up to 5ft from the WNW, period around 8 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the NE. That’s a bit of a blow to the quality, making for messy conditions. The energy is moderate at 281, but the onshore wind will chop it up. Might still be worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but don’t expect it to be pretty.
From the 30th of August onward, the forecast drops off again. The swell fades, winds tend to cross-off or onshore, and the energy values dip back into the lower 100s and below. It’s a classic blank run for the area right through to the 4th of September, with only small, weak, or wind-affected swell on offer. If you’re flexible, that Saturday morning on the 29th is the one to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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687 | 566 | 394 | 238 | 187 | 91 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 103 | 314 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:17AM5.58m | 12:49PM5.43m | 1:31AM5.14m | 2:17PM5.16m | 3:10AM5.04m | 3:51PM5.28m | 4:33AM5.31m | 5:00PM5.68m | 5:30AM5.76m | 5:47PM6.20m | 6:11AM6.26m | 6:25PM6.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM2.33m | 6:33AM2.63m | 7:10PM2.84m | 7:47AM3.06m | 8:51PM3.08m | 9:39AM3.08m | 10:32PM2.81m | 10:58AM2.68m | 11:30PM2.29m | 11:47AM2.14m | 00:11AM1.72m | 12:24PM1.59m | 00:46AM1.16m | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
687 | 566 | 394 | 238 | 187 | 91 | 36 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 33 | 10 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 103 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 13 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | NW 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 73 | 9 | 81 | 108 | 200 | 85 | 197 | 197 | 575 | 21 | 84 | 55 | 73 | 2 | 176 | 2 |
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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.











