Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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