Trestraou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Trestraou.

Honestly, the next week and a bit is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long dry spell of poor surf conditions with small, short-period wind swell and onshore winds messing things up. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 67°, which is nice for a dip but not much else.

From Thursday the 13th right through to Monday the 17th, there’s barely a wave worth paddling for. Swell heights are under 3ft, periods are short (5 to 11 seconds), and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. The combined energy is weak, often below 150. It’s flat, choppy, and frustrating.

Tuesday the 18th morning gives a little glimmer – a 4ft WNW swell, period 7 seconds, with clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. But the energy is still only moderate (132), and the wave comment says poor surf conditions. Not a standout.

Wednesday the 19th sees a bump in size – 5ft in the morning, building to 7ft by afternoon (WNW, 9 seconds). The combined energy jumps to 595, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Still, not good enough to recommend.

Now, Thursday the 20th – that’s the one that catches the eye. A solid 8ft groundswell from the WNW with a 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 1311 – strong to very strong. But here’s the catch: the wind is onshore from the NNE at 12 mph, and conditions are unknown. That’s a lot of raw power, but blown out. It’s big enough that only experts should even think about it, and with those winds, it’s more likely to be a washing machine.

The rest of the month stays small and messy, with a few clean moments on the 22nd and 23rd mornings (2ft, WNW, 9 seconds, light offshore winds) but no real energy behind them.

The best on offer? Honestly, nothing screams “go.” If I had to pick one, it’s the morning of Thursday the 27th – a 7ft WNW swell with an 8-second period, combined energy of 632, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 19 mph. That’s a strong, clean swell, but it’s short period and big, so only for experienced surfers who know the bank. Even then, it’s a week away (August 27th) and conditions could change.

For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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