La Tortue Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.92° N 62.80° W

La Tortue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.6° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
10
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
1
E
8
0.3
NNW
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
1
E
8
0.2
N
7
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1131
651
548
400
329
252
217
217
185
265
11
9
127
10
181
201
134
4
212
Wind (km/h)
35
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
SE
20
SE
30
E
30
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
30
E
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:19PM0.38m
9:33AM0.37m
8:27PM0.37m
11:17AM0.37m
8:19PM0.38m
6:17PM0.41m
5:30PM0.45m
5:51PM0.47m
6:16PM0.48m
Low Tide
3:24AM0.11m
3:21PM0.26m
4:14AM0.07m
3:46PM0.34m
5:09AM0.04m
6:11AM0.03m
7:18AM0.02m
8:23AM0.01m
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:36
6:35
6:35
6:34
6:32
 mm
1
1
6
1
1
Temp °C
27
28
28
28
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
25
27
27
27
26
28
27
29
29
28
27
29
28
26
27
26
26
27
27
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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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