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Le Pin Sec surfForecast / Gironde / France
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 Saturday (May 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 5s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 3s is also forecast. 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 5ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 2AM.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Pin Sec over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 134 | 132 | 61 | 129 | 116 | 81 | 48 | 69 | 74 | 62 | 75 | 119 | 102 | 102 | 96 | 71 | 69 | 42 | 41 | 33 | 68 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 83 | 102 | 130 | 133 | 165 | 317 | 427 | 302 | 158 | 105 | 62 | 47 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 8:07PM 11.22 | 8:34AM 10.3 | 8:58PM 10.79 | 9:39AM 9.84 | 10:10PM 10.53 | 11:08AM 9.74 | 11:35PM 10.63 | 12:30PM 10.14 | 12:50AM 11.16 | 1:34PM 10.89 | 1:52AM 11.94 | 2:29PM 11.81 | 2:47AM 12.76 | 3:19PM 12.73 | 3:38AM 13.45 | 4:06PM 13.48 | 4:28AM 13.91 | 4:52PM 14.01 | 5:17AM 14.04 | 5:38PM 14.24 | 6:07AM 13.81 | 6:25PM 14.14 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:10PM 2.89 | 2:40AM 2.92 | 2:57PM 3.35 | 3:32AM 3.28 | 3:51PM 3.67 | 4:32AM 3.41 | 4:54PM 3.81 | 5:39AM 3.22 | 6:02PM 3.58 | 6:46AM 2.66 | 7:09PM 2.92 | 7:47AM 1.87 | 8:10PM 2.03 | 8:43AM 1.05 | 9:06PM 1.08 | 9:34AM 0.39 | 9:58PM 0.23 | 10:23AM 0 | 10:48PM -0.33 | 11:11AM -0.1 | 11:37PM -0.52 | 11:58AM 0.1 | 12:26AM -0.33 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 | - | - |
Temp. °F | 59 | 64 | 68 | 59 | 72 | 72 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 |
Feels °F (?) | 54 | 59 | 63 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 66 | 63 | 57 | 61 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 72°F on Sun afternoon, min 54°F on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue afternoon, min 57°F on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Sun afternoon, min 57°F on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Mon afternoon, min 57°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.