Cap Ferret surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 CET
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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
13.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Ferret in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 21st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
4
0
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.6
W
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)111112141313131213121211131613121213121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)97661123513844823563233783283221702358718541064920775419365186
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
25
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
25
NNW
10
NE
5
ESE
15
NW
5
NW
20
WNW
30
NNW
20
NNE
10
NE
25
NNW
20
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
3.98
6:24AM
4.01
6:43PM
3.85
7:07AM
3.76
7:26PM
3.63
7:56AM
3.42
8:18PM
3.35
8:59AM
3.07
9:29PM
3.08
10:29AM
2.81
11:08PM
2.95
12:14PM
2.80
12:44AM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
-0.10
12:07AM
-0.05
12:29PM
0.07
12:49AM
0.12
1:11PM
0.34
1:36AM
0.38
1:59PM
0.67
2:33AM
0.70
2:59PM
1.01
3:47AM
0.99
4:21PM
1.24
5:24AM
1.10
5:59PM
1.25
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-7:16--7:19--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:23--7:24-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1316141212131413131314131211119101010129
Feels °C (?)911107691179101010843335563
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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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