Friars Bay surfForecast / Saint Martin / Netherlands Antilles

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 AST
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Friars Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Friars Bay sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Friars Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Friars Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Friars Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
7
0.5
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
7
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNE
13
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
284
46
79
94
96
92
66
48
19
22
9
8
10
18
16
17
29
25
35
34
17
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
30
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:19AM0.25m
6:27PM0.34m
3:23AM0.23m
7:16PM0.35m
8:00PM0.36m
8:43PM0.36m
9:25PM0.36m
10:06PM0.36m
Low Tide
11:46PM0.22m
10:37AM0.08m
1:12AM0.22m
11:08AM0.06m
11:41AM0.04m
12:16PM0.02m
12:53PM0.01m
1:32PM0.01m
2:11PM0.02m
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:42
6:42
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
2
2
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
24
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
28
27
26
26
26
27
28
25
24
24
25
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.5
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
14
46
79
94
96
92
66
48
17
9
5
6
10
18
16
13
29
25
35
34
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.2
N
14
0.3
N
13
0.4
N
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
4
14
32
51
47
44
39
20
19
22
9
8
4
2
2
17
6
2
2
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.2
N
13
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
4
14
7
16
15
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
5
4
2
2
1
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
284
238
220
181
118
149
157
149
186
198
206
193
191
249
266
235
239
257
295
314
298
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
328
932
686
247
35
35
305
0
159
315
305
305
305
34
35
305
305
305
305
305
444
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands Antilles
Rating
(10 max)
1
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Rating
(10 max)
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7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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Information about the Friars Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Friars Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Friars Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Friars Bay 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 (Friars Bay) 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 Friars Bay 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 Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin? If you are looking for accommodation near Friars Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin, consider staying in Marigot which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Philipsburg which is 11 km (7 miles) away, The Valley, Gustavia and Basseterre.

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