Surf Forecasts:
La Tortue surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jun 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
277 | 208 | 169 | 137 | 138 | 83 | 94 | 68 | 125 | 131 | 305 | 266 | 266 | 266 | 326 | 241 | 328 | 320 | 327 | 368 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.37m | 2:49PM0.35m | 00:24AM0.37m | 4:15PM0.42m | 00:12AM0.39m | 5:25PM0.48m | 11:32PM0.42m | 6:27PM0.53m | 7:25PM0.55m | 8:20PM0.55m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.22m | 8:07AM0.11m | 7:34PM0.30m | 8:44AM0.01m | 9:09PM0.37m | 9:28AM-0.09m | 11:21PM0.42m | 10:16AM-0.17m | 11:07AM-0.23m | 12:01PM-0.26m | 12:56PM-0.26m | ||||||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | 6:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 11 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 137 | 138 | 83 | 27 | 68 | 125 | 131 | 9 | 29 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | ESE 7 | N 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | — | N 6 | N 7 | NE 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 14 | E 12 |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
277 | 208 | 169 | — | — | — | 94 | 77 | 90 | — | 305 | 266 | 266 | 266 | 326 | 241 | 328 | 320 | 327 | 368 | 398 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0 | 0 | 334 | 0 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 661 | 661 | 929 |
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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.











