Fort Le Marchant surfForecast / Guernsey / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
12.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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)
2.5
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
11
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
W
6
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
703
487
247
142
47
13
6
1
5
1
2
2
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
75
Wind (km/h)
50
ENE
45
E
40
E
20
E
20
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
30
N
40
N
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
High Tide
6:20PM7.29m
6:35AM7.43m
6:53PM7.57m
7:08AM7.62m
7:24PM7.74m
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
Low Tide
00:34AM1.19m
12:50PM0.96m
1:07AM0.93m
1:22PM0.84m
1:39AM0.79m
1:53PM0.82m
2:10AM0.76m
2:23PM0.91m
2:41AM0.87m
2:54PM1.11m
3:13AM1.09m
3:26PM1.39m
3:46AM1.41m
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
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8:22
8:23
8:25
8:27
8:29
8:30
8:31
8:32
1
8
6
Temp °C
14
16
15
18
18
13
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
11
12
12
8
5
7
9
15
15
12
11
10
11
11
9
9
10
11
10
10
10
8
9
6
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
105
100
60
58
47
73
75
57
49
24
13
7
14
33
15
12
6
3
1
5
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
18
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
W
11
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NW
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
25
49
44
57
13
6
1
5
17
15
15
1
7
8
2
2
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
49
45
17
1
2
7
6
1
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.4
SE
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
W
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
N
5
Energy kJ
703
487
247
142
2
1
1
1
2
2
10
2
9
18
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
196
123
48
8
6
205
102
38
10
122
122
122
123
196
196
202
202
228
219
340
583
Best forecast wave conditions in Guernsey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
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).

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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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