Pors Ar Ville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Pors Ar Ville. It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We've got a slow start with some onshore junk, but there are a couple of windows where it all comes together. Don't expect perfection, but there are definitely waves to be had if you're keen.

The first call is this Friday morning (Sept 11). It's not going to blow anyone's mind, but there's clean surf on offer. We're looking at 5ft of WNW swell with a 10 second period, and the energy is moderate at 370. Wind is a light 6 mph cross-off, which should keep things pretty tidy. The water is 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, maybe just a touch warmer than average. That's a decent enough way to kick things off for the more advanced crew, but it's a bit small for everyone to get too excited.

From there we hit a bit of a lull. The weekend sees the swell drop right down to under 3ft and it stays that way through Monday. Sure, there's a clean morning or two, but the size just isn't there. You'd be fighting for a wave that barely breaks. Then things get properly messy from mid-morning Tuesday (Sept 15). The swell bumps up a little, but a 19 mph cross-shore wind chops it all up. By Wednesday (Sept 16) we've got 7ft of swell, but it's all over the place and lumpy. The energy is strong at 913, but the wind is putting the brakes on any quality. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer to be honest.

The real standout of the whole period is looking like Friday morning, September 18. That's when it all lines up. We've got a 5ft NW groundswell with a longer 12 second period, and the energy has jumped up to 578. It's clean, the wind is only a slight 3 mph offshore from the west, and the forecast says "very good surf conditions". This is the one to circle on the calendar. We're a week out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but it's definitely the most promising window there.

After that, there's a bit of a swing again. The weekend of the 19th and 20th gets messy with onshore winds, though Sunday afternoon (Sept 20) cleans up nicely with light winds and 4ft of WNW swell. That could be a fun session if you can get out.

The following week starts with a couple of clean ones on Monday, September 21. A gentle offshore in the morning and then, get this, totally glassy conditions in the afternoon with 4ft of WNW swell. That's a real chance for some smooth waves. The wind dies completely, and that's always a blessing. It does get windy again on Tuesday, and that brings us to the final standout.

The last real highlight is a week and a bit away on Friday morning, September 25. The swell fills in properly, just shy of 6ft at 6ft from the WNW, and the period stretches out to a very long 14 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 1292. It's a solid groundswell and the swell direction matches the optimum for the break. The wind is a moderate offshore at 12 mph. This isn't for the faint-hearted. That size and power makes it one for experienced surfers only. But if you've got the skill and you're comfortable in bigger water, it's going to be an excellent session. It's a long way out, so we can't be certain, but the potential is there for something special.

So, there you have it. A few flatter, messier days to get through, but Friday the 18th and that Friday the 25th look like the best bets. Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecast, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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