
Surf Forecasts:
La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) this week:
The surf forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
192 | 427 | 131 | 216 | 209 | 67 | 128 | 207 | 46 | 101 | 189 | 26 | 71 | 100 | 25 | 57 | 136 | 50 | 26 | 34 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:40PM1.01m | 00:21AM0.91m | 2:20PM1.06m | 1:26AM0.93m | 2:52PM1.11m | 2:23AM0.97m | 3:20PM1.16m | 3:15AM1.01m | 3:48PM1.20m | 4:05AM1.06m | 4:18PM1.24m | 4:54AM1.11m | 4:49PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.71m | 7:17AM0.36m | 8:21PM0.65m | 8:04AM0.35m | 9:00PM0.57m | 8:44AM0.35m | 9:36PM0.48m | 9:23AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.38m | 10:02AM0.38m | 10:45PM0.28m | 10:42AM0.41m | 11:22PM0.19m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | SSE 6 |
192 | 217 | 131 | 75 | 43 | 67 | 50 | 68 | 46 | 40 | 52 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
60 | 57 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 57 | 50 | 21 | 34 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 15 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | — | SW 22 |
6 | 18 | 17 | 48 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — |
143 | 427 | — | 216 | 209 | — | 128 | 207 | — | 101 | 189 | — | 71 | 100 | — | 57 | 136 | — | 26 | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1295 | 1338 | 0 | 1338 | 1371 | 0 | 1295 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1292 | 69 | 0 |
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Information about the La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) 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 (La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail)) 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 La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) 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.
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