Surf Forecasts:
Pors Ar Ville surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
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 Pors Ar Ville has in store for us. Straight up, it's a tough stretch ahead. The next two and a bit weeks are looking pretty bleak, and we've got a long gap of nothing worth getting wet for.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no big drama there.
The week kicks off with a total dud. From Saturday the 15th right through to Monday the 18th, we're looking at tiny, weak, and messy conditions. Swells are between 1ft and 3ft, mostly short-period windswell with poor directional wind, and the combined energy is weak, barely cracking 142 at the best of it. Not worth paddling out for. There’s a bit of a pick-up on Thursday the 20th, with the swell hitting 4ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind goes clean and cross-off. The energy hits 242 (moderate). It's still not great, but it's the most surf-worthy of a bad lot. The break is a beach and reef setup, exposed and consistent, but for a spot that needs a good WNW direction, this is about as average as it gets. It's still not a standout, just the least bad option for an advanced surfer who’s desperate.
After that, from Friday the 21st onwards, it all just falls apart again. Swell drops off, winds turn onshore or strong cross, and by the time we hit the 23rd and beyond, we’re looking at tiny 1.0ft to 2ft waves with fresh onshore wind. The combined energy is a pathetic 14 to 40, and the period is short. There’s a slight, very slight tease on the 30th of August with a 4ft swell from the west, but the wind is cross-onshore again and the energy hits 190, but given the 16-day range, that's a long way off and not something to bank on. Honestly, for a spot that can be consistent, this is a blank run that feels normal for this time of year. The set-up is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
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140 | 139 | 107 | 56 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 72 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 124 | 119 | 190 | 238 | 261 | 199 | 150 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:58PM8.07m | 9:19AM7.67m | 9:34PM7.76m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM-0.07m | 3:22AM-0.17m | 3:37PM0.18m | 3:58AM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | NW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
140 | 139 | 107 | 56 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 72 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 37 | 124 | 119 | 190 | 4 | 261 | 199 | 150 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 5 | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 1 | 22 | — | 13 | — | 38 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 238 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 73 | 99 | 585 | 256 | 99 | 86 | 0 | 100 | 592 | 98 | 81 | 86 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 0 | 86 | 183 | 0 |
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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.











