La Tortue surfForecast / Saint Barthélemy / Saint Barthélemy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 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
27.5° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.9
E
8
0.5
NE
9
0.9
E
8
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.3
N
7
0.6
ENE
8
1.3
E
6
0.5
NE
8
0.1
NE
14
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
0.6
NE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
45
100
39
90
52
52
52
51
51
49
55
33
10
45
126
31
7
128
156
176
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
35
E
25
E
25
E
35
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
00:59AM0.46m
1:33AM0.45m
1:53AM0.44m
2:06AM0.42m
12:22PM0.33m
2:15AM0.41m
2:15PM0.36m
2:22AM0.39m
3:40PM0.41m
2:26AM0.39m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.04m
4:40PM0.06m
5:34PM0.09m
6:31PM0.12m
9:35AM0.31m
7:32PM0.17m
9:06AM0.25m
8:36PM0.22m
9:24AM0.16m
9:43PM0.28m
9:57AM0.06m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
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5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
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6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:36
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
26
26
26
27
27
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
NE
8
0.1
NE
14
0.3
NE
14
0.4
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
Energy kJ
54
39
42
77
39
52
52
52
51
51
49
55
33
25
45
9
31
7
33
88
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
N
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
N
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
35
45
39
39
34
19
19
10
47
46
44
27
25
10
19
1
8
2
2
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
NW
8
0.1
SE
12
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
N
13
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
18
11
6
26
13
15
15
14
9
4
3
3
10
3
5
3
3
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
5
1
E
6
1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
Energy kJ
56
104
100
90
52
60
49
67
55
57
111
78
98
104
126
114
139
128
156
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
193
0
0
0
213
0
645
0
234
193
473
419
929
929
371
334
929
368
929
334
368
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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