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
27.5° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. 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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 19th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 19th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
8
0.8
NE
12
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
315
323
169
266
401
405
489
612
501
540
542
597
499
459
555
501
553
464
417
372
331
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:58PM0.52m
2:28AM0.42m
7:03PM0.56m
2:25AM0.45m
8:08PM0.58m
9:14PM0.58m
10:20PM0.56m
11:22PM0.53m
00:12AM0.50m
Low Tide
00:00AM0.40m
11:20AM-0.12m
1:13AM0.45m
12:09PM-0.17m
1:01PM-0.20m
1:57PM-0.20m
2:56PM-0.16m
3:57PM-0.11m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
24
25
26
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
26
25
24
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
12
0.8
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
0.8
NE
12
0.7
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
7
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
175
199
169
169
123
119
96
76
72
71
36
35
16
15
7
12
5
5
2
1
331
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
10
8
7
14
11
5
2
1
1
1
1
3
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
14
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
3
2
1
4
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
315
323
292
266
401
405
489
612
501
540
542
597
499
459
555
501
553
464
417
372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
334
334
334
334
334
334
929
683
929
780
334
929
915
344
463
334
334
334
334
334
334
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Saint Barthélemy
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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