La Tortue surfForecast / Saint Barthélemy / Saint Barthélemy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Tortue this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Tortue in the next 16 days are 2.0m 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 0.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
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)
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
130
181
181
205
303
320
387
365
368
488
505
425
440
499
427
390
515
438
401
400
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:40PM0.41m
2:26AM0.39m
4:52PM0.47m
2:28AM0.40m
5:58PM0.52m
2:28AM0.42m
7:03PM0.56m
2:25AM0.45m
8:08PM0.58m
9:14PM0.58m
10:20PM0.56m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.28m
9:57AM0.06m
10:51PM0.34m
10:36AM-0.04m
00:00AM0.40m
11:20AM-0.12m
1:13AM0.45m
12:09PM-0.17m
1:01PM-0.20m
1:57PM-0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
1
2
3
5
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
25
25
26
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
25
24
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
NE
14
0.5
NE
14
0.6
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
0.8
NE
12
0.8
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
1.7
E
8
0.7
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
Energy kJ
18
28
74
102
140
175
175
199
169
368
123
119
97
76
72
39
37
35
24
14
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
14
0.4
NE
15
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.7
NE
12
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
32
54
4
3
3
3
3
2
10
139
14
13
12
5
4
1
1
1
2
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
6
5
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
8
4
2
2
8
4
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
150
130
181
181
205
303
320
387
365
488
505
425
440
499
427
390
515
438
401
400
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
334
368
788
468
344
334
334
334
334
193
334
334
929
360
334
929
368
334
213
350
788
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)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
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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