La Tortue Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.92° N 62.80° W

La Tortue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.8° 

La Tortue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Tortue surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, N swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Tortue this week:

The surf forecast for La Tortue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tortue in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NE
14
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.5
N
10
0.6
N
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
32
21
21
21
14
14
16
26
23
50
67
63
56
54
47
40
20
52
101
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:13PM0.52m
5:05PM0.51m
1:24AM0.46m
5:06PM0.50m
2:45AM0.47m
5:13PM0.49m
3:51AM0.48m
5:21PM0.48m
4:54AM0.50m
5:29PM0.48m
5:57AM0.52m
5:36PM0.48m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.11m
11:41PM0.45m
10:05AM0.12m
11:10PM0.42m
10:39AM0.14m
11:13PM0.37m
11:13AM0.18m
11:33PM0.30m
11:48AM0.23m
00:01AM0.23m
12:26PM0.29m
00:35AM0.16m
clear
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
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clear
clear
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5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
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6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:04
 mm
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
Feels °C
31
31
29
30
30
29
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
29
29
31
29
30
30
29
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Information about the La Tortue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Tortue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Tortue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Tortue 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 Tortue) 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 Tortue 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 Saint Barthélemy? If you are looking for accommodation near La Tortue, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Saint Barthélemy, consider staying in Gustavia which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Saint Barthélemy where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Philipsburg which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Marigot, The Valley and Basseterre.

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