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Le Pin Sec surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Pin Sec this week:
The surf forecast for Le Pin Sec over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Pin Sec in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Pin Sec over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 27 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 34 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 106 | 157 | 123 | 99 | 92 | 52 | 44 | 46 | 110 | 394 | 1093 | 4668 | 2491 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:45PM 3.44 | 3:24AM 3.42 | 3:45PM 3.72 | 4:17AM 3.65 | 4:34PM 3.98 | 5:02AM 3.84 | 5:16PM 4.18 | 5:40AM 3.96 | 5:54PM 4.28 | 6:15AM 4.01 | 6:27PM 4.29 | 6:46AM 3.98 | 6:58PM 4.20 | 7:14AM 3.90 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:26PM 0.94 | 8:52AM 0.97 | 9:31PM 0.68 | 9:49AM 0.71 | 10:22PM 0.42 | 10:36AM 0.45 | 11:05PM 0.21 | 11:16AM 0.25 | 11:43PM 0.08 | 11:54AM 0.13 | 12:19AM 0.04 | 12:30PM 0.11 | 12:54AM 0.09 | 1:05PM 0.18 | |||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | ||
| Sunset | 9:06 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gironde
Wind reports 63 km away suggest it is still onshore at Le Pin Sec (fresh winds from the W at OLERON CHAR A VOILE). 0.7m 5s windswell from the WNW with a 0.4m 7s swell from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Le Pin Sec Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Pin Sec provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Pin Sec can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Pin Sec 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 (Le Pin Sec) 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 Le Pin Sec 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.
Le Pin Sec is 35 km (22 miles) from Pauillac. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pauillac. Pauillac has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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