La Tortue Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.92° N 62.80° W

La Tortue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.1° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, E swell with 3,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. 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 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.2
E
8
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
8
3
E
9
4
E
11
3.5
E
11
2.4
E
10
2
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
210
286
465
475
534
526
503
603
771
877
1463
3447
2454
1079
613
401
331
241
198
198
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
40
E
35
ESE
35
E
40
E
30
E
30
E
40
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
7:34PM0.43m
5:28AM0.43m
7:51PM0.41m
6:45AM0.41m
8:06PM0.39m
8:05AM0.39m
8:19PM0.38m
9:33AM0.37m
8:27PM0.37m
11:17AM0.37m
8:19PM0.38m
6:17PM0.41m
Low Tide
12:40PM-0.11m
1:07AM0.31m
1:25PM-0.03m
1:50AM0.24m
2:07PM0.06m
2:36AM0.17m
2:46PM0.16m
3:24AM0.11m
3:21PM0.26m
4:14AM0.07m
3:46PM0.34m
5:09AM0.04m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
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6:38
6:38
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:36
6:35
 mm
2
8
6
4
2
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
27
27
27
26
26
26
27
28
28
26
26
26
25
24
24
26
26
27
28
28
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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