La Tortue surfForecast / Saint Barthélemy / Saint Barthélemy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 AST
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La Tortue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tortue in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
16
0.8
NE
15
0.9
NE
14
0.8
NE
13
0.8
NE
13
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NE
13
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NNE
11
0.6
NNW
9
0.5
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
269
341
246
205
122
118
92
69
69
70
60
42
42
45
82
125
90
61
56
55
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
15
S
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:56PM0.38m
3:30AM0.38m
4:15PM0.41m
3:40AM0.37m
5:21PM0.45m
3:47AM0.37m
6:19PM0.47m
3:50AM0.37m
7:12PM0.48m
3:44AM0.39m
8:02PM0.49m
8:53PM0.49m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.23m
10:12PM0.16m
10:34AM0.16m
11:09PM0.23m
10:59AM0.09m
00:04AM0.29m
11:26AM0.04m
00:57AM0.34m
11:55AM-0.00m
1:52AM0.38m
12:25PM-0.02m
12:59PM-0.03m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:43
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
1
1
4
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
27
26
27
25
26
26
25
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
9
0.8
NE
15
1
ESE
6
0.8
NE
13
0.8
NE
13
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
NNE
10
Energy kJ
113
269
80
246
205
122
118
92
67
69
70
76
78
107
33
72
125
84
61
38
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
16
0.7
N
9
0.9
NE
14
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
NE
12
0.5
NE
11
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
12
0.5
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
157
81
341
29
48
57
50
48
69
61
70
60
42
42
28
82
71
90
58
56
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NNW
9
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NE
5
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NE
13
0.3
N
8
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
6
16
33
11
5
7
6
6
2
1
31
19
10
8
45
12
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1
SE
5
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1
E
7
Energy kJ
42
85
49
55
71
66
60
57
64
102
131
113
101
84
80
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
0
3
3
3
0
3
0
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
193
193
0
193
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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