Trestraou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with ya – this forecast for Trestraou is a tough one to call. We're looking at a pretty lean run over the next 16 days, with only a brief window that's worth getting excited about. The water's sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a small comfort.

Right now, we're in a dry spell. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of the long weekend, it's all pretty ordinary. There's nothing that's really breaking well enough to paddle out for. The swell is inconsistent, and when it does show up, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, messing up the face. The combined energy is weak, usually under 100, and on the 24th it drops to just 9, so you're looking at a flat ocean for the most part. We've got a solid 7 days here with no real surf on offer.

Now, the one standout in this whole outlook is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. It's the only time the data gives us a nod for "good surf conditions." The wind swings around to the SSW, blowing offshore, and we've got a moderate offshore breeze making things clean. The swell is 7 ft from the WNW, which is the optimum direction for Trestraou. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a wind swell, but the energy is moderate (520). This is a window for the crew who know what they're doing – that 7 ft is a bit much for beginners, and the short period means it'll be a bit bumpy, but with offshore wind, it's your best chance. It's a fleeting moment, though, because it's back to poor conditions by the afternoon.

After that, into the second week, the pattern stays unsettled. The morning of Friday the 28th has a bit of swell and offshore wind, but it's only 4 ft and the energy is low (225), with the forecast calling it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not worth a special trip. Things get a bit more interesting right at the very end of the outlook, on Monday the 31st of August, but that's 12 days out and the confidence is low. The forecast shows a sizeable 10 ft swell from the W with a 10-second period, and the combined energy shoots up to 1940, which is strong. But the wind is cross-offshore and it's flagged as marginal, so it's one to watch but not plan for.

So, honestly, if you're keen, pencil in the morning of Wednesday the 26th. It's the only real chance for a clean wave at Trestraou in this whole 16-day stretch. The rest is a write-off. As always, forecasts can change, but for now, that's the call.

Rusty.

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