Trestraou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Trestraou over the next couple of weeks is pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for.

Looking at the whole picture, there’s a massive gap of no decent surf until Friday the 17th of July. For over a week, from now through Thursday the 16th, the surf is tiny, weak, and chopped up by messy onshore winds. The combined swell energy is pitiful, barely hitting double digits most days – we’re talking values like 96, 64, 14, or even just 1. It’s flat or close to it. The wind is either a stiff cross-onshore or onshore breeze, making everything a lumpy, choppy mess. Honestly, this stretch is more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.

Finally, on Friday morning the 17th of July, we see a bump. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the west, with a combined energy of 311 (moderate energy), but the wind is a cross-shore breeze at 9 mph. It’s still tagged as poor surf conditions, and the period is short at 8-9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Trestraou is a sheltered spot, and its optimum swell is from the WNW, so this west swell will have some awkward angles.

Saturday the 18th of July brings the biggest swell of the whole run. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft from the west in the morning and afternoon, with strong energy readings of 634 and 501 respectively. But here’s the kicker: the wind is onshore (NE and NNE), making it a messy, blown-out mess. For a beach setup, that’s a no-go for quality surfing. Beginners should steer clear of this size, but the onshore wind will ruin any shape anyway.

Sunday the 19th of July is a little smaller, 5ft to 5ft from the west, but the wind is cross-onshore and then cross-shore. The period drops to a weak 7 seconds. The quality is still poor.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July see the swell pick up again, hitting 7ft to 8ft from the WNW. The combined energy is very strong (596 to 943). But again, the onshore and cross-onshore winds from the east and northeast are strong, up to 19 mph, creating a lumpy, messy surface. That’s expert-only size with bad wind – not a recipe for a fun paddle.

The only possible standout, and I use that term loosely, is Friday morning the 17th of July. The swell hits 5ft from the west with a moderate 311 energy, and we have a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph (WNW). It’s the cleanest wind we see for days. The period is short (9 seconds) and the quality is still “poor,” but it’s the only window where the wind isn’t ruining everything. Crowds are possible at Trestraou. Water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for the time of year.

So, short version: one mediocre day on the 17th, and a whole lot of blown-out, choppy, or flat days. It’s a tough stretch. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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