
Surf Forecasts:
L'Amelie surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for L'Amelie this week:
The surf forecast for L'Amelie 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 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at L'Amelie in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s 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 0.6m 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) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L'Amelie over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 9 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 104 | 59 | 372 | 121 | 101 | 93 | 151 | 158 | 69 | 105 | 71 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:42AM2.94m | 2:13PM3.04m | 2:46AM3.00m | 3:09PM3.17m | 3:39AM3.13m | 3:56PM3.34m | 4:22AM3.29m | 4:36PM3.53m | 4:58AM3.44m | 5:11PM3.70m | 5:31AM3.57m | 5:43PM3.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM1.32m | 7:00AM1.37m | 7:40PM1.34m | 8:07AM1.34m | 8:45PM1.22m | 9:07AM1.19m | 9:39PM1.02m | 9:56AM0.98m | 10:24PM0.81m | 10:38AM0.77m | 11:04PM0.60m | 11:16AM0.57m | 11:41PM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 9 | — | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 46 | 59 | — | — | 20 | 9 | 151 | — | 26 | 105 | 71 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | SW 5 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | N 3 | — | W 11 | W 10 |
— | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 21 | — | — | 3 | 12 | 6 | — | 69 | — | — | 3 | — | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | SW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | SW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 |
8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 104 | — | 372 | 121 | 101 | 93 | — | 158 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 322 | 140 | 602 | 986 | 237 | 44 | 398 | 83 | 291 | 756 | 123 | 19 | 258 | 19 | 0 | 236 | 5 | 85 | 258 | 238 |
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Information about the L'Amelie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for L'Amelie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at L'Amelie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our L'Amelie 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 (L'Amelie) 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 L'Amelie 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 Gironde? If you are looking for accommodation near L'Amelie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in Royan which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pauillac which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Saintes, Rochefort and Tonnay Charente.










