Surf Forecasts:
Hourtin Plage surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hourtin Plage in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hourtin Plage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in from the Hourtin stretch. Let me tell you, it’s been a rough stretch for waves around here. The forecast for the next 16 days is pretty grim, with no solid surf on the table. The good news is that this spot is usually pretty consistent, so a blank run like this is a bit of an anomaly. The forecasts could easily flip, but as it stands right now, we’re looking at a long, quiet period.
The first real chance of seeing anything that might be worth paddling out for is the morning of Thursday, August 17th. We’ve got a bit of swell coming – 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 204 (moderate wave energy). The wind is going to be onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which will mess up the surface and make for poor conditions. It’s an advanced break, but with that wind, it’s not going to be a fun paddle. The afternoon on the 17th stays similar, 3 ft from the WNW, but with a cross-onshore breeze. It’s not looking good, folks.
Then on Tuesday morning, August 22nd, we see another pulse of 4 ft from the WNW, but again, the wind is cross-onshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 169 (moderate wave energy). The water temperature is a solid 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold. But the waves are still just poor.
The pick of the lot, if you can even call it that, is the morning of Wednesday, August 23rd. The swell is tiny at 1 ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 48. But the wind is dead calm from the west, making it glassy. For a spot that’s been getting hammered by wind, this is the only window of clean, glassy conditions. The waves are tiny, but if you’ve got a log, it might be your only chance for a couple of ankle-biters.
Honestly, this is a period where the surf is so poor it’s more interesting for the kite surfers. The wind is consistent and strong from the NW and WNW, and the beach setup is perfect for them. For us paddle surfers, it’s a waiting game. The swell is just too small and the wind is too messy for anything worthwhile.
Stay patient, check the forecasts, and maybe break out the longboard if you’re desperate. The ocean will come back to life.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 91 | 107 | 60 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 69 | 50 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:19AM3.28m | 10:56PM3.26m | 11:45AM3.17m | 00:39AM3.16m | 1:25PM3.24m | 2:13AM3.28m | 2:44PM3.49m | 3:23AM3.53m | 3:46PM3.83m | 4:19AM3.80m | 4:38PM4.16m | 5:08AM4.03m | 5:25PM4.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.99m | 5:52PM1.03m | 6:30AM1.08m | 7:13PM0.99m | 7:49AM1.00m | 8:30PM0.77m | 8:59AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.45m | 9:57AM0.47m | 10:30PM0.14m | 10:47AM0.19m | 11:18PM-0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 91 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 69 | 50 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | — | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 3 | — | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 17 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 6 | NW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | WSW 3 | W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 7 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 107 | 60 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 18 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 236 | 170 | 5 | 728 | 223 | 886 | 402 | 223 | 27 | 236 | 27 | 5 | 236 | 175 | 115 | 236 | 174 | 38 | 304 | 0 |
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