Surf Forecasts:
Anse de Rémire (L'apcat) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 147 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. 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 | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 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, checking in from the shore. It's been a while since I've seen a run this quiet. We're looking at a 16-day window that's a real struggle, starting from August 20th and stretching all the way through to September 4th. The truth is, there's not a single day in that whole stretch that I'd be keen to paddle out at Anse de Rémire (L'apcat). The wind is nearly always a cross-onshore breeze, and the ocean is just choppy and messy. It's a long, blank run for us, which is a bit more normal for this area when the trade winds get stuck in this pattern.
The swell is simply too small to do anything with. The biggest we see is a 3 ft swell from the ENE on the 27th of August, but even then, the cross-onshore wind at 12 mph chops it all up. The energy is low to moderate at best, with the highest reading hitting 264 (moderate) on the 30th of August, but it's all for nothing with that wind. The water temperature is a warm 84°F with a small anomaly of 1°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there frustrated.
There's a brief moment on the 1st of September with a 1.0 ft swell from the NNE and a period of 13 seconds, suggesting a bit of groundswell, but it's so small it won't hold its shape. For the rest of the window, the periods are short, mostly 8 seconds or less, which means weak, blown-out waves. The optimum swell direction is NE, but the wind is coming from the east and east-southeast, putting it onshore. If you're into kite surfing, the constant wind and choppy conditions might be your thing, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go.
All I can say is, keep your board waxed and watch the sky. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for too long. Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
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28 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 55 | 66 | 93 | 95 | 78 | 54 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.88m | 11:58AM1.62m | 00:11AM1.85m | 1:19PM1.66m | 1:23AM1.92m | 2:20PM1.77m | 2:20AM2.04m | 3:05PM1.91m | 3:06AM2.18m | 3:43PM2.05m | 3:45AM2.32m | 4:16PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.98m | 5:27AM0.87m | 5:27PM1.08m | 7:06AM0.85m | 7:09PM1.06m | 8:15AM0.74m | 8:17PM0.94m | 9:01AM0.60m | 9:02PM0.79m | 9:37AM0.47m | 9:39PM0.64m | 10:09AM0.35m | 10:13PM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 55 | 66 | 93 | 95 | 78 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | N 18 | NE 16 | NE 16 |
16 | 23 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 5 |
14 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 58 | 7 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2211 | 1314 | 1175 | 1175 | 1175 | 1175 | 1175 | 1314 | 1175 | 1175 | 1209 | 1209 | 1175 | 1175 | 1659 | 1742 | 1659 | 1201 | 1191 | 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).
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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.











