La Tortue surfForecast / Saint Barthélemy / Saint Barthélemy

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 AST
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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
27.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
Nearby Cam: 6km away, Live Webcam - SBH Port de Gustavia


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Tortue this week:

The surf forecast for La Tortue over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tortue in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 16th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 17th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 17th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
2
E
1.6
NNW
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
NNE
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)10101010121010109910910911999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)646575533776705546417464627627580568518436560533539501501510484
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
30
E
35
ENE
30
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:06AM
0.39
7:43AM
0.39
8:20AM
0.39
8:58AM
0.39
9:35AM
0.39
10:10AM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
-0.11
11:31PM
-0.13
12:05AM
-0.15
12:41AM
-0.16
1:17AM
-0.16
1:53AM
-0.15
2:29AM
-0.14
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:37--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:39--5:40-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1--1-1---11-1-----2
Temp. °C262626262626262626262626262626262626262626
Feels °C (?)242526232525262624242525252524242424242525
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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 12 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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