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L'Amelie surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 09 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
16.6° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L'Amelie over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | |
55 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 46 | 31 | 81 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 84 | 161 | 217 | 603 | 370 | 450 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 10:11AM2.76m | 10:59PM2.96m | 12:14PM2.79m | 00:34AM3.05m | 1:22PM2.98m | 1:34AM3.26m | 2:12PM3.24m | 2:23AM3.53m | 2:55PM3.53m | 3:08AM3.80m | 3:36PM3.82m | 3:52AM4.04m | 4:16PM4.06m | 4:36AM4.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM1.35m | 5:18AM1.27m | 5:40PM1.35m | 6:24AM1.15m | 6:46PM1.21m | 7:25AM0.93m | 7:47PM0.96m | 8:19AM0.64m | 8:40PM0.65m | 9:09AM0.35m | 9:30PM0.33m | 9:56AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
12 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 55 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 21 | 28 | 46 | 7 | 81 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 370 | — | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | — | W 8 | SSW 4 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 13 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | W 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 2 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | ENE 3 | N 3 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 35 | — | — | 31 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 28 | 84 | 161 | 217 | 603 | — | 450 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 140 | 221 | 152 | 83 | 21 | 188 | 258 | 255 | 316 | 322 | 111 | 100 | 755 | 288 | 347 | 306 | 123 |
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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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