Friars Bay surfForecast / Saint Martin / Netherlands Antilles

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
27.2° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
16
0.7
NNE
15
0.8
NNE
14
0.8
NNE
13
0.8
NNE
13
0.6
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
12
0.7
N
12
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
199
261
198
195
103
150
57
132
72
48
42
28
29
49
75
107
73
54
51
46
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ENE
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:02PM0.26m
4:25AM0.30m
5:18PM0.29m
4:51AM0.28m
6:24PM0.32m
5:12AM0.25m
7:19PM0.34m
5:26AM0.23m
8:09PM0.36m
5:34AM0.21m
8:54PM0.36m
5:34AM0.19m
9:38PM0.36m
Low Tide
10:38AM0.17m
10:07PM0.16m
11:01AM0.15m
11:27PM0.19m
11:26AM0.13m
00:40AM0.20m
11:53AM0.10m
1:50AM0.20m
12:22PM0.08m
3:00AM0.20m
12:52PM0.06m
4:23AM0.19m
1:25PM0.04m
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5:48
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
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5
3
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
26
25
25
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
9
0.7
NNE
15
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
NNE
13
0.8
NNE
13
0.6
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
12
0.7
N
12
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
N
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
N
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
Energy kJ
80
199
67
198
195
103
150
57
132
44
48
69
28
76
49
75
107
73
44
51
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
16
0.5
N
9
0.8
NNE
14
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
N
11
0.2
S
5
0.4
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
N
10
0.3
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
12
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
166
39
261
18
10
39
2
30
48
72
48
42
17
29
35
49
67
63
54
27
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
S
5
0.3
NE
7
0.3
S
5
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.5
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NE
12
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
6
21
22
5
8
4
5
2
69
13
12
12
9
8
30
37
2
2
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
1
E
5
Energy kJ
32
51
42
60
52
53
49
55
55
73
99
99
99
69
53
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
0
35
0
0
35
0
30
35
0
35
159
159
35
159
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands Antilles
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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