Surf Forecasts:
L'Amelie surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at L'Amelie in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L'Amelie over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, near gales from the WSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 39 | 32 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 51 | 33 | 42 | 80 | 91 | 246 | 273 | 726 | 753 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:29AM2.83m | 2:51PM3.05m | 3:22AM3.04m | 3:39PM3.29m | 4:03AM3.27m | 4:16PM3.55m | 4:37AM3.48m | 4:48PM3.79m | 5:07AM3.67m | 5:17PM3.99m | 5:35AM3.83m | 5:45PM4.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM1.51m | 7:37AM1.52m | 8:23PM1.36m | 8:45AM1.31m | 9:20PM1.10m | 9:35AM1.02m | 10:03PM0.80m | 10:15AM0.73m | 10:40PM0.51m | 10:51AM0.46m | 11:15PM0.27m | 11:26AM0.25m | 11:49PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 |
70 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 39 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 51 | 33 | 15 | 80 | 26 | 246 | — | — | 753 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNE 4 | N 4 | W 7 | NW 6 | — | W 12 | W 8 | SSW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 13 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 9 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 2 | W 5 | — | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | W 9 | — |
1 | 4 | 8 | — | 9 | 8 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 42 | — | 91 | — | 273 | 726 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 21 | 140 | 260 | 5 | 430 | 393 | 271 | 358 | 358 | 248 | 0 | 83 | 19 | 0 | 191 | 233 | 237 | 623 | 235 |
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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.











