
Surf Forecasts:
La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1167 | 1565 | 943 | 524 | 491 | 390 | 291 | 270 | 165 | 102 | 85 | 65 | 51 | 45 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 42 | 38 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.01m | 9:25PM1.18m | 9:32AM0.96m | 10:02PM1.17m | 10:43AM0.92m | 10:45PM1.16m | 12:05PM0.92m | 11:37PM1.14m | 1:31PM0.95m | 00:36AM1.14m | 2:48PM1.01m | 1:40AM1.16m | 3:51PM1.09m | 2:43AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.35m | 3:44AM0.48m | 3:22PM0.44m | 4:40AM0.43m | 4:11PM0.53m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:15PM0.62m | 6:48AM0.30m | 6:35PM0.67m | 7:53AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.69m | 8:52AM0.12m | 9:06PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
1167 | 988 | 633 | 196 | 491 | 390 | 291 | 71 | 64 | 102 | 85 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 42 | 38 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 10 |
18 | 96 | 378 | 181 | 96 | 106 | 78 | 270 | 165 | 27 | 16 | 65 | 51 | 45 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 19 | SE 13 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
12 | 20 | 8 | 402 | 7 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — |
— | 1565 | 943 | 524 | 171 | — | — | 169 | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1358 | 1338 | 1338 | 0 | 1291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 5 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
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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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