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Holly Beach surfForecast / Louisiana / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Holly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holly Beach sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holly Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Holly Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holly Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 6 | SE 5 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 11 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | |
1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 52 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:16PM0.76m | 1:13AM0.81m | 12:36PM0.75m | 2:17AM0.90m | 12:57PM0.75m | 3:17AM0.98m | 1:21PM0.76m | 4:15AM1.04m | 1:49PM0.79m | 5:14AM1.06m | 2:21PM0.81m | 6:14AM1.04m | 2:59PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.37m | 7:09AM0.48m | 7:11PM0.24m | 8:11AM0.54m | 7:49PM0.11m | 9:08AM0.61m | 8:32PM0.01m | 10:02AM0.67m | 9:18PM-0.06m | 10:55AM0.73m | 10:08PM-0.09m | 11:48AM0.76m | 11:01PM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 52 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1412 | 1205 | 1164 | 554 | 1162 | 1162 | 1470 | 1164 | 1410 | 1497 | 1163 | 1466 | 1497 | 1791 | 1466 | 1470 | 1569 | 1466 | 1470 | 1543 | 1466 |
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Information about the Holly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holly Beach 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 (Holly Beach) 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 Holly Beach 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 vacation in Louisiana? If you are looking for accommodation near Holly Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Louisiana, consider staying in Orange which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Louisiana where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Atreco which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Port Arthur, Groves and Port Neches.
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