Trestraou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty quiet start, and I’ll be straight with you – for the first ten days, there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, the wind’s messy, and the energy is just not there. You’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions from the 28th of July right through to the 7th of August. We’re talking mostly small ripples under 3 ft, with cross-onshore or onshore breezes chopping it all up. The combined swell energy is barely cracking 163 (moderate) at its best, and most of the time it’s well under 100 (weak). Not a single decent wave in that whole run.

Things start to look a bit more interesting on the 8th of August. We’ve got a pulse of WNW swell building, hitting 8 ft early on Saturday morning with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a solid size, but it’s bordering on too big for beginners and really only for the experienced crew. The combined energy jumps to 781 (strong), which is a big jump. The wind is offshore from the SW, so it’s clean, but the wave comment is still marginal. It’s a bit of a tease. By Saturday afternoon, the swell holds at 8 ft, the wind swings to cross-offshore from the W, and the period ticks up to 9 seconds. The energy is 898 (strong). This is the best combination on offer – solid size, clean lines, and a decent interval. The only spot in the frame is Trestraou. It’s a sheltered break, and the optimum direction is WNW, which is exactly what we’re getting. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others around, but for the size and quality, it’s worth it.

Sunday the 9th holds at 7 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, still with cross-offshore winds, but the energy drops a little to 753 and 606 (strong). It’s still clean, but the swell is easing. By Monday the 10th, it drops to 5 ft, and the energy is down to 389 (moderate). The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’s rideable, but not the standout.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.

Honestly, the standout is the Saturday afternoon session on the 8th of August. That’s your window. A solid 8 ft groundswell from the WNW, clean cross-offshore wind, and decent energy. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only real opportunity in this whole 16-day outlook.

Rusty.

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