Surf Forecasts:
Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 169 | 177 | 186 | 283 | 250 | 201 | 196 | 169 | 145 | 123 | 210 | 164 | 178 | 196 | 173 | 169 | 164 | 125 | 111 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:44PM2.60m | 2:09AM2.72m | 2:44PM2.67m | 3:04AM2.82m | 3:40PM2.74m | 3:56AM2.91m | 4:32PM2.79m | 4:46AM2.98m | 5:23PM2.82m | 5:36AM3.01m | 6:13PM2.83m | 6:25AM3.01m | 7:02PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM1.18m | 8:30AM1.05m | 8:50PM1.12m | 9:26AM0.94m | 9:43PM1.06m | 10:18AM0.84m | 10:35PM1.01m | 11:09AM0.78m | 11:24PM0.99m | 11:59AM0.76m | 00:14AM0.99m | 12:48PM0.78m | 1:03AM1.02m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 8 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
145 | 169 | 177 | 186 | 283 | 250 | 201 | 196 | 169 | 145 | 123 | 155 | 164 | 178 | 196 | 173 | 169 | 164 | 125 | 111 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 13 |
5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | E 8 | N 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 1258 | 1608 | 1791 | 1791 | 1304 | 1651 | 1120 | 1317 | 1608 | 1692 | 1317 | 1258 | 1258 | 1317 | 1692 | 1258 | 1258 | 1692 | 1258 | 1258 |
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Information about the Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) 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 (Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut)) 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 Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) 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.
Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Kourou. If you plan a holiday in French Guiana, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kourou. Kourou has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










