Cap Ferret surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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Cap Ferret surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cap Ferret sea temperature is
22.3° C
(Which is 5.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Cap Ferret surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 3,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Ferret this week:

The surf forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Ferret in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
16
3
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
47
27
103
146
100
115
569
376
486
377
358
238
433
551
517
344
270
627
2996
3420
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
NW
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:07AM3.34m
4:26PM3.42m
4:44AM3.37m
5:00PM3.49m
5:20AM3.39m
5:33PM3.52m
5:54AM3.37m
6:07PM3.52m
6:29AM3.32m
6:42PM3.48m
7:04AM3.24m
7:19PM3.41m
7:41AM3.14m
7:57PM3.32m
Low Tide
9:42PM0.69m
10:00AM0.65m
10:21PM0.60m
10:36AM0.61m
10:59PM0.53m
11:13AM0.59m
11:36PM0.51m
11:49AM0.61m
00:14AM0.53m
12:26PM0.65m
00:52AM0.59m
1:03PM0.72m
1:31AM0.69m
1:41PM0.81m
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clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
1
Temp °C
32
19
18
18
16
16
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
18
29
18
16
18
14
15
16
14
15
15
17
16
15
14
13
14
13
13
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
55
47
27
103
146
100
115
569
376
486
377
358
238
517
344
270
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
W
13
0.4
NW
6
0.5
W
13
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
2
14
9
92
5
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
SW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.8
NW
6
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
16
3
WNW
14
Energy kJ
2
12
4
5
42
433
551
627
2996
3420
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
Distance (km)
1
386
357
145
222
379
104
144
176
137
60
157
144
220
649
144
104
143
104
144
154
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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Information about the Cap Ferret Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cap Ferret provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Ferret can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Ferret 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 (Cap Ferret) 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 Cap Ferret 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.

Cap Ferret is 7 km (4 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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