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Pontaillac Surf Forecast
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Pontaillac surf Forecast / Charente Maritime / France
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontaillac this week:
The surf forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontaillac in the next 12 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 64 | 106 | 71 | 52 | 117 | 71 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 80 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:54PM 3.15 | 3:08AM 3.42 | 3:35PM 3.36 | 3:46AM 3.62 | 4:08PM 3.57 | 4:18AM 3.79 | 4:37PM 3.75 | 4:46AM 3.93 | 5:03PM 3.89 | 5:13AM 4.02 | 5:28PM 3.99 | 5:39AM 4.05 | 5:53PM 4.04 | 6:06AM 4.01 | 6:18PM 4.02 | 6:33AM 3.93 | 6:45PM 3.95 | 7:03AM 3.79 | 7:16PM 3.82 | 7:36AM 3.60 | 7:52PM 3.65 | 8:18AM 3.38 | 8:39PM 3.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:14PM 1.34 | 8:50AM 1.07 | 9:03PM 1.06 | 9:30AM 0.80 | 9:43PM 0.79 | 10:05AM 0.57 | 10:18PM 0.56 | 10:38AM 0.38 | 10:52PM 0.38 | 11:10AM 0.27 | 11:25PM 0.26 | 11:42AM 0.23 | 11:59PM 0.23 | 12:14PM 0.27 | 12:32AM 0.27 | 12:48PM 0.37 | 1:08AM 0.38 | 1:23PM 0.53 | 1:46AM 0.54 | 2:03PM 0.72 | 2:30AM 0.74 | 2:49PM 0.93 | 3:23AM 0.94 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pontaillac Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontaillac provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontaillac can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontaillac surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pontaillac) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pontaillac may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pontaillac is 2 km (1 miles) from Royan. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in Royan. Royan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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