Cargese Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.13° N 8.60° E

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cargese sea temperature is
27.1° C

4.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cargese surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cargese surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cargese this week:

The surf forecast for Cargese over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cargese in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 1st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
9
2.3
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
13
861
326
332
165
70
47
95
48
18
32
11
4
0
0
0
1
5
4
2
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SW
20
NNE
30
N
10
N
5
ESE
5
E
5
W
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
NE
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
SE
15
SW
15
SE
10
SE
10
SW
5
E
Wind State
cross
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:05AM0.20m
11:22PM0.28m
10:39AM0.20m
11:57PM0.28m
11:14AM0.19m
00:31AM0.28m
11:54AM0.19m
1:05AM0.27m
12:41PM0.18m
1:40AM0.27m
1:41PM0.17m
2:20AM0.26m
2:55PM0.17m
3:06AM0.25m
Low Tide
4:23PM0.02m
5:37AM0.10m
4:56PM0.02m
6:15AM0.10m
5:28PM0.02m
6:55AM0.10m
6:03PM0.04m
7:37AM0.10m
6:40PM0.05m
8:22AM0.09m
7:24PM0.07m
9:13AM0.08m
8:21PM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
 mm
Temp °C
27
28
27
26
27
26
27
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
28
30
28
24
28
28
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
31
30
30
28
27
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
9
2.3
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
9
6
861
326
332
165
70
47
95
48
18
32
11
4
1
5
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
13
11
3
3
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
5
1.5
N
6
1.4
N
6
0.5
N
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
8
143
121
7
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
225
259
992
0
26
26
0
0
292
0
34
928
488
582
823
834
834
932
391
389
234
Best forecast wave conditions in Corsica
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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Information about the Cargese Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Corsica? If you are looking for accommodation near Cargese, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Corsica, consider staying in Ajaccio which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Corsica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Calvi which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Propriano, Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio.

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