La Salie surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 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
18.6° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s 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 2.1m 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
3
1
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
1
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1299
854
815
705
423
273
188
138
134
367
934
802
686
755
658
402
411
512
1380
875
614
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
15
N
25
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
30
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
5
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
20
NNW
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NNE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:50AM3.75m
4:15PM3.78m
4:36AM3.92m
4:59PM3.95m
5:23AM3.99m
5:44PM4.04m
6:12AM3.96m
6:31PM4.03m
7:02AM3.82m
7:21PM3.93m
7:55AM3.60m
8:15PM3.76m
8:53AM3.35m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.41m
9:56AM0.19m
10:17PM0.16m
10:40AM0.06m
11:03PM-0.02m
11:25AM0.02m
11:50PM-0.09m
12:11PM0.08m
00:39AM-0.05m
12:59PM0.21m
1:31AM0.09m
1:49PM0.40m
2:26AM0.31m
2:43PM0.63m
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
13
2
1
1
3
2
2
Temp °C
12
12
13
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
20
20
21
28
4
8
8
7
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
13
14
12
14
15
17
15
15
20
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
1.1
NW
7
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
854
423
188
19
58
122
934
802
686
755
658
402
411
512
1380
875
614
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
17
1
W
14
Energy kJ
5
20
25
367
5
17
58
429
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
50
22
31
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
Energy kJ
1299
815
705
273
138
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
122
122
379
156
122
156
91
113
133
133
115
91
35
83
132
35
0
94
0
0
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
3
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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