Friars Bay surfForecast / Saint Martin / Netherlands Antilles

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 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
27.1° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Friars Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
10
1
NW
9
1.1
NNW
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNW
9
1.1
N
11
1
N
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
N
10
0.6
NNE
16
0.7
NNE
15
0.8
NNE
14
0.8
NNE
13
0.7
NNE
13
0.6
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.5
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
159
197
162
129
279
220
214
151
166
199
261
198
151
119
152
111
99
86
85
45
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
20
E
10
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
5
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:11AM0.20m
2:25AM0.37m
1:07PM0.21m
3:12AM0.35m
2:38PM0.23m
3:52AM0.32m
4:02PM0.26m
4:25AM0.30m
5:18PM0.29m
4:51AM0.28m
6:24PM0.32m
5:12AM0.25m
7:19PM0.34m
Low Tide
10:14AM0.19m
6:07PM0.05m
10:04AM0.19m
7:19PM0.09m
10:18AM0.19m
8:41PM0.13m
10:38AM0.17m
10:07PM0.16m
11:01AM0.15m
11:27PM0.19m
11:26AM0.13m
00:40AM0.20m
11:53AM0.10m
1:50AM0.20m
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:46
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
1
1
1
2
3
1
9
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
26
24
26
25
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
26
27
28
27
28
27
26
25
26
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
10
1
NW
9
1.1
NNW
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNW
9
1.1
N
11
1
N
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.7
NNE
15
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
NNE
13
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
N
10
Energy kJ
302
159
197
162
129
279
220
214
151
76
199
44
198
47
41
152
111
99
86
71
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
N
10
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
N
12
0.4
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.1
N
19
0.2
NNE
17
0.6
NNE
16
0.5
N
9
0.8
NNE
14
0.5
N
7
0.7
NNE
13
0.6
NNE
12
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.5
N
9
0.6
N
11
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
58
125
28
39
103
16
27
7
28
166
39
261
27
151
119
6
5
2
44
85
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.1
W
9
0.3
N
13
0.5
E
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
17
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.5
N
8
0.2
S
5
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.4
NNE
11
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
2
43
2
30
25
7
10
16
44
10
21
33
2
10
13
5
5
5
47
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.4
SE
3
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.7
SE
4
1
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
Energy kJ
11
2
25
3
16
15
57
30
62
86
82
89
87
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
7
35
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
0
35
0
35
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands Antilles
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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