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La Garonne surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Garonne this week:
The surf forecast for La Garonne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Garonne in the next 12 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Garonne over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 12 | 21 | 74 | 97 | 101 | 83 | 112 | 167 | 128 | 106 | 78 | 57 | 35 | 49 | 26 | 46 | 166 | 405 | 2692 | 5613 | 4600 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:33PM 3.41 | 4:07AM 3.33 | 4:24PM 3.66 | 4:52AM 3.52 | 5:07PM 3.85 | 5:32AM 3.64 | 5:45PM 3.97 | 6:07AM 3.70 | 6:20PM 3.99 | 6:39AM 3.70 | 6:52PM 3.92 | 7:10AM 3.64 | 7:23PM 3.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:00AM 0.92 | 9:38PM 0.63 | 9:54AM 0.68 | 10:27PM 0.40 | 10:39AM 0.46 | 11:08PM 0.22 | 11:18AM 0.29 | 11:45PM 0.12 | 11:54AM 0.20 | 12:20AM 0.10 | 12:29PM 0.18 | 12:53AM 0.16 | 1:04PM 0.25 | 1:26AM 0.29 | |||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gironde
The wind is still cross-on at La Garonne (fresh winds from the SW at Arcachon 7 km from La Garonne). No surfable waves
Actual: 40 min ago
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Information about the La Garonne Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Garonne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Garonne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Garonne 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 (La Garonne) 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 La Garonne 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.
La Garonne is 7 km (4 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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