Fort Le Marchant surfForecast / Guernsey / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 02 May 2026 BST
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Fort Le Marchant surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Le Marchant sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Le Marchant this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Le Marchant in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Le Marchant over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
7
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.8
NNW
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
NE
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.9
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
ENE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
19
5
2
7
13
26
12
3
3
3
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
SE
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
W
15
ESE
15
NNE
20
NE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:41AM7.70m
7:55PM7.78m
8:12AM7.65m
8:26PM7.70m
8:44AM7.48m
8:57PM7.51m
9:16AM7.21m
9:30PM7.21m
9:50AM6.85m
10:05PM6.85m
10:26AM6.45m
10:44PM6.47m
11:10AM6.05m
11:31PM6.10m
Low Tide
1:53PM0.82m
2:10AM0.76m
2:23PM0.91m
2:41AM0.87m
2:54PM1.11m
3:13AM1.09m
3:26PM1.39m
3:46AM1.41m
3:59PM1.74m
4:22AM1.79m
4:37PM2.12m
5:05AM2.17m
5:22PM2.49m
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
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5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:37
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8:27
8:29
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:35
8:36
5
8
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
12
10
9
10
9
10
11
11
10
11
11
9
9
9
8
10
10
8
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
7
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
NE
4
0.2
W
7
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
50
30
8
14
12
9
16
28
28
3
3
6
4
2
4
5
2
3
1
1
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
9
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
6
2
1
1
1
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
6
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.4
N
4
0.2
N
3
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.9
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
19
5
1
7
13
26
12
3
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
122
11
206
237
167
122
114
122
123
228
202
205
228
196
186
222
315
563
569
167
208
Best forecast wave conditions in Guernsey
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
5
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Information about the Fort Le Marchant Surf forecast

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

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Are you planning a holiday in Guernsey? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Le Marchant, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guernsey, consider staying in Saint Peter Port which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Guernsey where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Guernsey which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Saint Helier, Octeville and Equeurdreville-Hainneville.

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