Tronoen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Tronoen. I’ll be straight with you—this is a rough stretch for the most part. We’ve got some size coming through, but the wind is the story, and it’s not a good one. You’ll be battling onshore, cross-onshore, and even some strong onshores through most of the run. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent steamer.

The first surfable mention is Tuesday the 25th of August, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the WNW with a short, weak period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 95 (weak energy), and you’ve got a cross-onshore wind from the SW at 12 mph making it choppy. It’s a poor outlook.

Through Wednesday and Thursday, the swell stays small (2 ft to 5 ft) and the wind stays messy. The only slight relief is a window on Wednesday afternoon with a light rain and a cross-offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph that cleans things up a bit. But with a swell of 2 ft and a period of just 8 seconds, it’s barely a ripple. The energy is only 50 (weak). It’s a pass.

The real size shows up starting Friday the 28th, but it’s a total loss. We’re looking at 7 ft to 7 ft from the west, but the wind is howling onshore at 22-25 mph. The energy jumps to 413 and 588 (moderate), but the surf will be a blown-out, lumpy mess. Saturday the 29th pushes even bigger, with 10 ft and 8 ft swells, but again, strong onshore winds. The energy hits 1093 (strong) on Saturday morning, but it’s a washing machine. This is expert-only territory at best, and with the wind square onshore, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing.

The first week of September isn’t any kinder. Monday the 31st of August has an 8 ft swell from the west with a 9-second period and a cross-onshore wind, giving it a strong energy of 1075, but the report says it’s marginal at best due to tide issues. The rest of the first week is a mix of 5 ft to 8 ft swells, all with poor wind conditions. The wind is consistently from the west or southwest, keeping things choppy or messy.

Now, hold on. There is a glimmer. Friday the 4th of September (that’s over a week away) shows a small but clean window. The swell drops to 3 ft from the NW with a longer period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph. The energy is 352 (moderate). The report calls it “clean” and “marginal” due to tides, but that’s the best we’ve seen. The swell direction matches the optimum (WSW) nicely enough. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only option that doesn’t make you want to cry.

Then we get into the second week. The real standout is Tuesday the 8th of September. That afternoon, we’ve got an 8 ft swell from the west with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3093 (strong to very strong). The wind is onshore from the SW at 12 mph, but the report says it’s marginal, not poor. That long period means it’s a proper groundswell, and those waves will have some serious push. It’s a point break or reef setup kind of day, not a beach break. The wind is the only thing holding it back from being epic. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. It’s the best on offer, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The rest of the second week is a mix of 7 ft to 8 ft swells with onshore winds. Nothing to write home about.

So, the honest truth? There’s no day that I’d get excited about launching the car for. The 8th of September has the best potential, but it’s a long-shot this far out. If you’re desperate, the 4th of September might give you a few clean smaller waves in the morning. Otherwise, save your energy and wait for the next system to line up the winds.

Rusty.

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