La Tortue surfForecast / Saint Barthélemy / Saint Barthélemy

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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
27.4° 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 (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. 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 Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
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
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
1.3
E
6
0.6
NNE
10
1.2
E
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NE
9
0.8
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
1.3
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
85
73
54
126
63
124
54
54
43
43
39
74
52
52
52
51
51
50
43
132
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
25
ESE
30
E
35
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:48PM0.48m
10:51PM0.47m
11:59PM0.46m
00:59AM0.46m
1:33AM0.45m
1:53AM0.44m
2:06AM0.42m
12:22PM0.33m
Low Tide
2:17PM-0.01m
3:01PM0.01m
3:49PM0.04m
4:40PM0.06m
5:34PM0.09m
6:31PM0.12m
9:35AM0.31m
7:32PM0.17m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
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6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:35
1
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
29
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
25
25
24
25
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
1
ESE
6
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
94
85
73
54
60
63
60
54
82
43
43
91
50
52
58
52
51
51
50
43
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
N
7
0.3
NW
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.6
NE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
11
4
1
3
6
6
4
13
54
39
39
39
20
20
52
24
25
46
44
26
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
2
9
36
6
6
26
13
14
11
10
5
4
3
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1.2
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
1
E
5
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
52
82
98
101
126
123
124
104
92
112
74
77
47
79
78
64
129
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
339
457
334
193
788
0
0
193
0
0
0
0
213
0
0
368
780
463
350
929
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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