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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
27.6° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | |
51 | 51 | 50 | 143 | 148 | 171 | 188 | 200 | 232 | 202 | 179 | 178 | 184 | 184 | 214 | 175 | 175 | 199 | 172 | 169 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:06AM0.42m | 12:22PM0.33m | 2:15AM0.41m | 2:15PM0.36m | 2:22AM0.39m | 3:40PM0.41m | 2:26AM0.39m | 4:52PM0.47m | 2:28AM0.40m | 5:58PM0.52m | 2:28AM0.42m | 7:03PM0.56m | 2:25AM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.12m | 9:35AM0.31m | 7:32PM0.17m | 9:06AM0.25m | 8:36PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.16m | 9:43PM0.28m | 9:57AM0.06m | 10:51PM0.34m | 10:36AM-0.04m | 00:00AM0.40m | 11:20AM-0.12m | 1:13AM0.45m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 14 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
51 | 51 | 50 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 54 | 74 | 102 | 140 | 175 | 175 | 199 | 172 | 169 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 8 | NW 7 | NE 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 |
31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 10 | N 13 | N 13 | NW 7 | N 12 | NNW 8 | N 11 | SE 8 | N 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 12 | NE 9 | N 11 | — | E 15 |
9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
67 | 72 | 121 | 143 | 148 | 171 | 188 | 200 | 232 | 202 | 179 | 178 | 184 | 184 | 214 | 165 | 238 | 302 | 402 | 309 | 324 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 780 | 645 | 756 | 334 | 473 | 371 | 929 | 465 | 334 | 788 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 213 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 193 | 193 |
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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.











