Port Louis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the 16-day window for this region is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The whole forecast is a write-off for surf, plain and simple. There's a huge gap of poor conditions from the start right through to the end of the outlook, with no real swell on the cards.

The only spot we have intel on is Port Louis. It’s an inconsistent beginner break, and it’s going to stay that way. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least the dip won’t be cold.

From Wednesday the 5th right through to Thursday the 20th of August, it’s all the same story. We’re seeing tiny dribbles of swell – mostly 0.3 ft to 3 ft from the NNE or NE. The combined wave energy is pathetic, barely cracking 100 (3 to 108), just a sign of weak, gutless conditions. The wind is offshore, blowing from the east, and it’s clean, but with swell that small, it doesn’t matter. The period is mostly short, around 8-9 seconds, so there’s no push.

There’s a brief moment on the 13th and 14th where the period jumps to 12-14 seconds, suggesting some long-range groundswell, but the height is still a dismal 0.7 ft to 1 ft. The wind gets stronger too, up to 25 mph from the east, which is so strong offshore it’d be a nightmare to paddle into. The energy is still weak (21-29), so it’s a miss. Later in the second week, the wind backs off a bit, but the swell doesn’t change.

Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s just nothing here for us. The waves are flat, the energy is non-existent, and the forecast is locked in. I can’t even pick a best day because there isn’t one. Conditions this poor are pretty normal for this area in a run like this, but don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.

Stay sharp, Rusty.

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