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Cap Ferret surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 01 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Ferret this week:
The surf forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Ferret in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 93 | 88 | 38 | 116 | 269 | 298 | 206 | 199 | 103 | 90 | 64 | 52 | 55 | 50 | 49 | 43 | 51 | 46 | 40 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 29 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 90 | 108 | 101 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 3.73 | 8:44AM 3.35 | 9:04PM 3.45 | 9:48AM 3.03 | 10:12PM 3.19 | 11:05AM 2.81 | 11:33PM 3.03 | 12:28PM 2.75 | 12:53AM 3.01 | 1:40PM 2.83 | 1:58AM 3.09 | 2:35PM 2.98 | 2:49AM 3.20 | 3:17PM 3.14 | 3:29AM 3.31 | 3:53PM 3.29 | 4:05AM 3.40 | 4:24PM 3.42 | 4:37AM 3.47 | 4:54PM 3.52 | 5:09AM 3.51 | 5:24PM 3.57 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:44PM 0.39 | 2:17AM 0.34 | 2:35PM 0.71 | 3:15AM 0.67 | 3:33PM 1.00 | 4:24AM 0.95 | 4:45PM 1.21 | 5:45AM 1.09 | 6:07PM 1.28 | 7:04AM 1.07 | 7:22PM 1.20 | 8:04AM 0.96 | 8:19PM 1.04 | 8:50AM 0.82 | 9:04PM 0.87 | 9:27AM 0.68 | 9:42PM 0.71 | 10:01AM 0.57 | 10:18PM 0.57 | 10:34AM 0.50 | 10:52PM 0.47 | 11:07AM 0.47 | 11:26PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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