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Carcans Plage surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carcans Plage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carcans Plage sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carcans Plage this week:
The surf forecast for Carcans Plage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carcans Plage in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. 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 2s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carcans Plage over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | |
634 | 446 | 308 | 445 | 348 | 511 | 1867 | 1269 | 683 | 425 | 247 | 233 | 223 | 327 | 289 | 235 | 210 | 171 | 158 | 92 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:33PM4.25m | 7:04AM4.02m | 7:23PM4.13m | 7:59AM3.79m | 8:19PM3.94m | 9:00AM3.52m | 9:22PM3.73m | 10:09AM3.29m | 10:34PM3.54m | 11:23AM3.16m | 11:48PM3.44m | 12:34PM3.15m | 00:57AM3.41m | 1:36PM3.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.14m | 1:29AM0.04m | 1:48PM0.35m | 2:23AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.60m | 3:21AM0.54m | 3:39PM0.83m | 4:25AM0.77m | 4:44PM1.01m | 5:33AM0.92m | 5:54PM1.10m | 6:42AM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | 9:37 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 24 |
11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | 634 | 446 | 308 | 445 | 348 | 511 | 1867 | 1269 | 683 | 425 | 247 | 233 | 223 | 327 | 289 | 235 | 210 | 171 | 158 | 92 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | — | — | WSW 5 | NNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 361 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 87 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 53 | 53 | 214 | 53 | 53 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Carcans Plage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carcans Plage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carcans Plage 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 (Carcans Plage) 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 Carcans Plage 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.
Carcans Plage is 37 km (23 miles) from Pauillac. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pauillac. Pauillac has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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