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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 5PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 157 | 127 | 144 | 137 | 109 | 138 | 160 | 153 | 129 | 100 | 181 | 83 | 150 | 125 | 73 | 52 | 57 | 34 | 54 | 45 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 54 | 65 | 77 | 71 | 67 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:29PM 0.54 | 12:49AM 0.52 | 1:49AM 0.49 | 2:25AM 0.45 | 10:22AM 0.36 | 2:45AM 0.42 | 12:54PM 0.35 | 2:58AM 0.39 | 2:33PM 0.37 | 3:06AM 0.37 | 3:51PM 0.39 | 3:12AM 0.37 | 4:57PM 0.43 | 3:16AM 0.37 | 5:52PM 0.45 | 3:16AM 0.37 | 6:41PM 0.48 | 3:05AM 0.38 | 7:28PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:53PM -0.15 | 3:57PM -0.11 | 5:07PM -0.05 | 6:22PM 0.01 | 10:14AM 0.36 | 7:37PM 0.07 | 9:50AM 0.30 | 8:47PM 0.13 | 10:01AM 0.24 | 9:49PM 0.19 | 10:18AM 0.18 | 10:46PM 0.25 | 10:37AM 0.12 | 11:39PM 0.30 | 10:58AM 0.07 | 12:31AM 0.34 | 11:22AM 0.03 | 1:26AM 0.38 | 11:50AM -0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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