Trestraou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Trestraou.

First things first, we’ve got no surf on offer for the first couple of days. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off – the water’s messy, winds are onshore or cross-shore, and the waves just aren’t worth paddling out for. You’ll be sitting there watching chop. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s comfortable to be out there, but the waves are a no-go.

Now, Friday morning, September 18, things start to look real interesting. That’s the standout of this whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some punch. The combined energy is strong at 1387, so there’s plenty of power. Winds are light and cross-offshore out of the W at 9 mph, which will keep things clean with some shape. This is expert territory though – over 8ft it’d be too big for beginners, but at 7ft, it’s a solid wave for those with some experience. Because it’s a longer-period swell, it’ll be better for point breaks and reefs; at a sheltered spot like Trestraou, it should set up nicely. Expect very good surf conditions. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so keep an eye out for company.

Saturday morning, September 19, is another good call. Swell drops a bit to 5ft from the W with a shorter period of 8 seconds, so it’s more of a wind swell. But the wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph, making for clean, well-shaped waves. Combined energy is moderate at 540. Good surf conditions again, and this one is a bit more forgiving for intermediates.

After that, Sunday morning, September 20, offers a smaller 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period. Winds are light cross-offshore from the W at only 6 mph, so it’s clean. Energy is moderate at 596. Worth a session if you’re keen, but nothing compared to Friday.

From Monday, September 21, onward, it’s a slow fade. Waves get smaller, winds turn onshore or cross-shore, and quality drops right off. There’s a brief blip on Wednesday morning, September 23, with a 5ft WNW swell and a very long 14-second period, but cross-shore winds and choppy conditions ruin it. The energy is strong at 1113, but it’s not clean.

Then we hit a gap of several days with weak, poor-quality surf. Late in the period, around Monday, September 28, there’s a spike: a 7ft WNW swell with a very long 14-second period and strong energy of 1421. But the wind is onshore from the NNE at 9 mph, turning it into a mess. That’s a real shame because it could have been a belter. After that, winds stay onshore and lumpy right through to October 1.

Overall, the best bet is Friday, September 18, morning. It’s the one that stands out above the rest. Saturday morning is a solid backup. The rest is mostly flat or blown out.

Keep your eyes on Friday. That’s the one.

Rusty

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