La Salie surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 CEST
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La Salie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Salie sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Salie this week:

The surf forecast for La Salie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Salie in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salie over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2686
1793
964
614
319
388
403
345
332
269
214
164
131
98
65
81
265
454
373
328
260
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
ENE
15
E
5
NNW
10
E
5
SE
15
N
15
ENE
10
WSW
15
NW
15
NE
5
WNW
10
N
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
WNW
15
E
5
SE
15
NNW
15
ESE
10
ESE
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
8:15PM3.76m
8:53AM3.35m
9:15PM3.56m
9:58AM3.13m
10:22PM3.37m
11:09AM2.98m
11:34PM3.24m
12:21PM2.94m
00:44AM3.19m
1:26PM2.99m
1:47AM3.20m
2:22PM3.10m
2:40AM3.24m
Low Tide
2:26AM0.31m
2:43PM0.63m
3:27AM0.54m
3:44PM0.84m
4:33AM0.75m
4:52PM0.99m
5:45AM0.86m
6:05PM1.05m
6:54AM0.89m
7:14PM1.02m
7:52AM0.85m
8:13PM0.93m
8:41AM0.79m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
Temp °C
18
19
22
29
29
25
32
31
22
28
31
23
31
31
27
30
31
26
29
30
26
14
14
19
28
27
26
29
28
22
25
28
24
29
28
26
29
30
26
27
28
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
2686
1793
964
614
319
388
403
345
332
269
214
164
131
98
65
46
265
454
373
328
260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
5
0.6
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.6
N
5
0.4
N
4
0.4
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
3
1
4
13
6
15
6
81
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
17
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
24
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
N
4
0.3
ENE
2
Energy kJ
2
10
1
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
94
1
0
6
0
0
1
0
11
35
0
0
1
0
0
6
0
0
51
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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Information about the La Salie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Salie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Salie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Salie 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 Salie) 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 Salie 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 La Salie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in La Teste-de-Buch which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Arcachon which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Gujan-Mestras, Cestas and Gradignan.

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