La Tortue Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.92° N 62.80° W

La Tortue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Tortue sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.4° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
61
77
102
161
157
161
297
320
336
358
329
308
265
245
190
169
171
234
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:57PM0.41m
6:31PM0.43m
7:00PM0.45m
7:21PM0.44m
7:33PM0.44m
7:43PM0.43m
2:20AM0.40m
Low Tide
8:06AM-0.04m
8:56AM-0.06m
9:43AM-0.08m
10:27AM-0.09m
11:06AM-0.09m
11:42AM-0.09m
1:39AM0.40m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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clear
rain showers
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cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:49
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:46
 mm
3
1
1
3
1
2
1
2
6
1
5
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
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27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
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27
Feels °C
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
29
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
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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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