Surf Forecasts:
La Ciotat surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SW swell with 18 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Ciotat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Ciotat in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Ciotat over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on offer for La Ciotat over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a grim stretch for paddle surfing. The spot is a reef, rarely breaks, and when it does, the conditions are just not lining up for us.
The pattern is flat and disappointing. There’s a huge gap of days with no real surf to recommend. From now, right through until the 16th of July, the swell is tiny, weak, or non-existent, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, messing up what little there is. It’s a tough run. We do get a tiny pulse of energy on the 12th of July (Sunday morning) with a combined swell energy of just 15, but it’s a short-period 5 seconds from the east, with a cross-onshore breeze. That’s not going to do anything for a reef that needs a clean, proper swell.
The one bright spot, and I mean the only one worth mentioning, is the afternoon of the 16th of July (Thursday). The swell picks up to 2 ft from the west, and the period jumps to 6 seconds, giving a combined energy of 26. More importantly, the wind goes cross-offshore from the SSW, cleaning up the face. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the best chance you’ll get for a few clean, small waves on the reef. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so if you’re learning, this is your window.
After that, on the 17th and 18th of July, we see cleaner conditions with offshore winds, but the swell drops back to nothing – 0.7 ft and 1 ft. The energy is pitiful (2 and 5). It’s surfable only if you’re desperate, but you’d be fighting a strong breeze (22-25 mph) to get out. That’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.
The water temperature is a stunner, though. It’s sitting at 75°F, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. Jumping in for a swim will be lovely, even if the waves aren’t.
So, to sum it up: the 16th of July afternoon is your best bet for a few clean, tiny waves. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath. This is a normal blank run for an area like this when the conditions don’t line up. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | ESE 2 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:34PM0.18m | 6:43PM0.21m | 6:02AM0.18m | 7:42PM0.23m | 7:07AM0.18m | 8:34PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.17m | 9:23PM0.28m | 8:58AM0.17m | 10:11PM0.29m | 9:46AM0.17m | 10:56PM0.30m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.05m | 11:08PM0.11m | 11:45AM0.03m | 00:41AM0.10m | 12:39PM0.02m | 1:55AM0.09m | 1:31PM0.01m | 2:58AM0.08m | 2:20PM-0.00m | 3:52AM0.07m | 3:06PM-0.01m | 4:43AM0.06m | 3:51PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | W 4 | ESE 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | W 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 5 | W 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | S 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 568 | 673 | 578 | 584 | 583 | 568 | 568 | 573 | 540 | 469 | 552 | 523 | 587 | 942 | 736 | 776 | 862 | 808 | 903 | 940 | 687 |
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