
Surf Forecasts:
La Tortue surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | N 7 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 9 | E 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 39 | 4 | 11 | 134 | 13 | 158 | 173 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 201 | 138 | 17 | 83 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:46AM0.48m | 6:29PM0.45m | 11:24AM0.48m | 5:15PM0.47m | 4:36PM0.50m | 4:51PM0.52m | 5:13PM0.53m | 5:23PM0.53m | 5:13PM0.52m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.42m | 3:17AM0.08m | 3:04PM0.47m | 4:09AM0.08m | 5:11AM0.09m | 6:24AM0.10m | 7:38AM0.11m | 8:39AM0.11m | |||||||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 |
27 | 39 | 21 | 34 | 27 | 13 | 36 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 138 | 112 | 83 | 34 | 36 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | NE 14 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 |
10 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 10 | N 8 | ESE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
20 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 2 |
184 | 86 | 70 | 66 | 134 | 112 | 158 | 173 | 262 | 292 | 238 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 767 | 0 | 344 | 645 | 213 | 409 | 773 | 809 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 141 | 193 | 193 | 338 | 368 | 621 |
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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.










