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L'Amelie surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
L'Amelie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's L'Amelie sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L'Amelie over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | |
464 | 334 | 348 | 197 | 146 | 96 | 107 | 24 | 67 | 239 | 762 | 383 | 550 | 623 | 449 | 156 | 246 | 945 | 772 | 459 | 344 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:52AM4.04m | 4:16PM4.06m | 4:36AM4.20m | 4:58PM4.23m | 5:21AM4.26m | 5:40PM4.31m | 6:08AM4.21m | 6:26PM4.28m | 6:58AM4.04m | 7:16PM4.15m | 7:53AM3.79m | 8:13PM3.95m | 8:59AM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.33m | 9:56AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.05m | 11:05PM-0.14m | 11:28AM-0.11m | 11:53PM-0.23m | 12:15PM-0.06m | 00:42AM-0.19m | 1:02PM0.08m | 1:33AM-0.03m | 1:52PM0.29m | 2:26AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
 | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | 9:34 |
8 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 24 |
3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
 kJ | 464 | 334 | — | — | 146 | 96 | 63 | 19 | 20 | 236 | 762 | 383 | 550 | 167 | — | 156 | 246 | 945 | 772 | 459 | 344 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 17 | W 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | — | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 51 | 412 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 348 | 197 | — | — | 107 | 24 | 67 | 63 | — | 38 | — | 623 | 449 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 300 | 83 | 19 | 255 | 12 | 218 | 237 | 65 | 12 | 12 | 140 | 188 | 236 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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