La Tortue Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.92° N 62.80° W

La Tortue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
28.3° C
0.4° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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2
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
477
502
491
443
502
477
390
382
329
282
299
248
248
248
249
249
275
239
243
269
260
Wind (km/h)
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
ENE
35
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
ESE
25
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:10PM0.44m
6:05PM0.49m
6:51PM0.51m
7:31PM0.52m
8:06PM0.50m
8:37PM0.46m
9:03PM0.43m
6:04AM0.39m
Low Tide
9:09AM-0.18m
10:06AM-0.24m
11:03AM-0.27m
11:58AM-0.27m
1:22AM0.44m
12:50PM-0.24m
1:50AM0.40m
1:41PM-0.19m
2:36AM0.33m
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5:41
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6:50
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Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
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27
27
26
27
26
26
Feels °C
26
25
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27
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27
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26
25
25
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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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