Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Pors Ar Ville. I’ll be straight with you—it’s a pretty bleak outlook for the next couple of weeks over here. This is an advanced level beach and reef setup that needs a good W’ly to WNW swell, and while there is some energy around, the conditions just aren’t lining up for a decent paddle.

The first sniff of surf isn’t until Saturday the 4th of July, but it’s a bit of a tease. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period in the morning, and the combined wave energy is moderate at 209. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. However, a light 6 mph cross-shore breeze from the NW is just making it a little messy with small wind ripples, and the forecast gives it a marginal call. By the afternoon it’s dropping off and the wind picks up. It just doesn’t come together.

From Sunday the 5th right the way through to Saturday the 11th of July, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking swells that don’t get above 3ft with poor wind and generally choppy or messy conditions. There is a period there of over a week with truly rubbish surf. On the 10th of July we get a brief clean window in the afternoon as a 9 mph S’ly cross-off breeze comes in, but the swell is still only 3ft and the forecast is still poor. It's just gutless.

The next glimmer of hope is on Sunday the 12th of July. The morning brings us the biggest swell of the entire forecast at 5ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 217 (moderate) and the winds are a 12 mph W’ly cross-off, so it should be clean. However, the period is only 7 seconds, which is short and weak, and it’s still a marginal call. That short period swell won’t pack much punch, and at that size, it might be a little tricky for beginners but not bad for the advanced crew. Still, the conditions are likely poor. It’s the best on offer, and that tells you everything.

Through the second week, from Monday the 13th to Sunday the 19th, the swells are small and inconsistent, mostly under 3ft. The winds are often clean (cross-off), but the wave energy is weak, with values often under 100. The 12-second period on the afternoon of the 13th is notable, but it’s paired with a tiny 2ft wave. It's just not enough to get excited about.

Honestly, mate, for the entire 16-day period there isn’t a single standout day that I’d tell you to charge. The best chance is that Sunday the 12th, but even that feels like a long shot. It’s a poor run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes around here. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a time to keep the board in the shed.

Rusty.

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