Surf Forecasts:
Hourtin Plage surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hourtin Plage this week:
The surf forecast for Hourtin Plage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hourtin Plage in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hourtin Plage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Hourtin Plage for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start, no doubt about it. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are total washouts, tiny swell and messy onshore wind. Sunday the 26th picks up a little in size, but the wind is still onshore and choppy, so not worth your time. The first week is all about being patient.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday the 27th in the morning. The swell is 4ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 212. The wind is a clean cross-shore, but it’s a bit bumpy. It’s marginal, but it’s the first sign of life.
The best early pick is Tuesday the 28th morning. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the sky is clear. The swell is 3ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 120. It’s small, but that glassy surface will make it a smooth, fun session for a longboard.
After that, it’s a bit of a flat spell with onshore wind right through the end of the month. The next good window comes on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is glassy again, with a 4ft swell from the west at 9 seconds and a combined energy of 199. The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, so the waves will be clean and peeling. The afternoon turns choppy, so get in early.
The clear standout of the whole forecast is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning session is the one to set your alarm for. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 244. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, giving you lined-up, clean waves. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. It’s a solid, consistent day for an advanced surfer. Just keep in mind that crowds can show up sometimes, so you might have to share.
The rest of the second week fades out with smaller swell and messy wind, so don’t plan around it.
Your best bets are Tuesday the 28th of July for a glassy, small-wave morning, and Monday the 3rd of August for the best all-round conditions. The gap between Sunday the 27th and Tuesday the 29th is a real dead zone, so pick your days wisely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 88 | 94 | 379 | 158 | 101 | 58 | 212 | 180 | 157 | 120 | 107 | 75 | 53 | 43 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38AM2.95m | 2:10PM3.05m | 2:44AM3.01m | 3:08PM3.18m | 3:38AM3.14m | 3:56PM3.36m | 4:22AM3.31m | 4:37PM3.55m | 4:59AM3.47m | 5:13PM3.73m | 5:33AM3.60m | 5:46PM3.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM1.39m | 7:42PM1.36m | 8:09AM1.36m | 8:48PM1.24m | 9:09AM1.21m | 9:41PM1.04m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:26PM0.83m | 10:39AM0.79m | 11:05PM0.62m | 11:16AM0.59m | 11:42PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | SW 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 94 | — | 15 | — | 58 | 212 | 180 | 157 | 120 | 107 | 75 | 53 | 43 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 39 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 88 | — | 379 | 158 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 594 | 385 | 212 | 596 | 378 | 108 | 272 | 304 | 212 | 43 | 236 | 18 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0 |
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