Surf Forecasts:
Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for the coming weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you: this is a tough run. We're looking at a solid 16-day stretch at Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) where the conditions just aren't cooperating. The whole period is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds. Every day, every session, it's breeze coming across the face of the waves, messing up the lines and keeping the surface choppy. The swell direction is mostly from the NE, which isn't what this place really wants to see; it's asking for something from the NE, so that part is okay, but the wind just kills it.
Water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about 0.9° above the norm for this time of year. Not a big deal, just a touch warmer than average.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday August 31st right through to the end of that week, the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with periods around 8 seconds or less. The wave energy is weak, barely getting into double digits. The combined energy tops out at a paltry 82 on Saturday the 5th. It's a no-go.
Into the second week, we see a small bump in energy. On Saturday September 5th afternoon, the combined energy jumps to 219, and swell hits 3ft from the NE with an 8-second period. Still, that onshore wind isn't going anywhere, so the quality is shot. It's the same story all the way through: moderate breeze, cross-onshore, and choppy. The only slight change is on Thursday September 10th afternoon when the swell shifts to a period of 12 seconds from the NNE, and energy spikes to 242. That's a longer period, which can mean better shaped waves, but at a beach break like L'apcat, long period swells can break too fast and close out. And again, the wind is cross-on, so it's still messy.
The best the entire outlook has to offer is hard to pick because it's all pretty average. If I had to point a finger at the best of a bad lot, I'd look at Thursday September 10th afternoon. That 12-second period swell from the NNE gives a bit of push and form, but it's not clean. The crowd factor at L'apcat is "always" present, so with even a little bit of swell, you'll have company. But don't expect any magic. The ride is over a week and a half out, so take that promise with a grain of salt.
Overall, it's a grim outlook. There's no standout session here, no day to circle on the calendar. For paddle surfing, this is a long stretch of frustrating onshore chop. If you were thinking about it, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, because there's steady wind and some wave energy to play with. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
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84 | 54 | 40 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 60 | 82 | 126 | 86 | 50 | 79 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:19AM2.30m | 7:34PM2.37m | 8:04AM2.14m | 8:19PM2.26m | 9:00AM1.96m | 9:17PM2.14m | 10:16AM1.81m | 10:35PM2.06m | 11:48AM1.77m | 00:04AM2.07m | 1:12PM1.87m | 1:23AM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.27m | 1:05AM0.25m | 1:18PM0.38m | 1:48AM0.33m | 1:58PM0.53m | 2:38AM0.46m | 2:47PM0.70m | 3:43AM0.59m | 3:53PM0.85m | 5:10AM0.66m | 5:25PM0.93m | 6:49AM0.60m | 7:04PM0.84m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
84 | 54 | 40 | 31 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | — | 126 | 80 | 50 | 79 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | — | N 12 | E 8 | E 9 | N 11 | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — |
5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 11 | 42 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | NE 9 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — |
— | 14 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 4 |
61 | 11 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 60 | 82 | 93 | 86 | 16 | 57 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1603 | 1314 | 1370 | 1711 | 1209 | 1659 | 1209 | 1175 | 1209 | 1209 | 2448 | 1659 | 1711 | 2028 | 1659 | 1201 | 1191 | 1191 | 1711 | 1636 | 1370 |
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Information about the Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) 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 (Anse de Rémire (L'apcat)) 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 Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) 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.
Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) is 3 km (2 miles) from Remire-Montjoly. If you plan a holiday in French Guiana, look for hotels and other accommodation in Remire-Montjoly. Remire-Montjoly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











