Fort Le Marchant surfForecast / Guernsey / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Fort Le Marchant surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, WNW swell with 21 kJ wave energy.

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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.5
W
11
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
N
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.7
W
10
2.1
W
8
2.3
W
9
2.1
W
9
2.3
WSW
8
2.3
W
9
2.5
W
10
3.5
W
13
3
W
13
2.5
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
2
0
1
1
21
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NW
20
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
25
WSW
40
W
45
W
30
WSW
40
SSW
50
WSW
55
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:22PM7.06m
6:41AM7.02m
6:57PM7.24m
7:17AM7.15m
7:32PM7.34m
7:52AM7.20m
8:07PM7.37m
8:27AM7.16m
8:41PM7.32m
9:02AM7.04m
9:17PM7.20m
9:38AM6.86m
9:54PM7.03m
Low Tide
12:17PM1.56m
00:38AM1.45m
12:53PM1.43m
1:14AM1.27m
1:28PM1.34m
1:49AM1.18m
2:03PM1.32m
2:25AM1.18m
2:38PM1.37m
3:00AM1.26m
3:13PM1.49m
3:37AM1.41m
3:49PM1.67m
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
1
12
1
2
1
3
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
17
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
14
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
13
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
11
14
13
7
7
8
9
6
6
4
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.1
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.2
WNW
18
2.5
W
13
Energy kJ
4
21
62
148
118
353
482
520
491
396
332
128
5
63
56
30
2104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
14
30
14
5
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
4
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
N
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
1.7
W
10
2.1
W
8
2.3
W
9
2.1
W
9
2.3
WSW
8
2.3
W
9
2.5
W
10
3.5
W
13
3
W
13
Energy kJ
3
2
1
1
21
7
584
504
805
685
652
780
1160
3664
3136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
4
2
4
2
Distance (km)
208
50
8
35
70
120
157
70
50
47
35
167
286
122
127
677
677
677
399
70
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Guernsey
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fort Le Marchant 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 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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