Le Truc Vert surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 2026 CEST
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Le Truc Vert surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Le Truc Vert sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Truc Vert this week:

The surf forecast for Le Truc Vert over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Truc Vert in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Truc Vert over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
694
425
247
233
289
289
231
227
174
130
96
67
42
75
236
361
356
258
179
123
90
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
NNE
15
E
10
ESE
10
N
15
E
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NE
5
WNW
10
NW
15
ENE
5
ESE
15
N
10
ENE
10
E
15
N
15
ENE
5
N
15
N
15
NE
off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:53AM3.37m
9:15PM3.58m
9:58AM3.14m
10:22PM3.39m
11:09AM2.99m
11:33PM3.26m
12:21PM2.95m
00:44AM3.20m
1:27PM3.00m
1:47AM3.21m
2:22PM3.11m
2:41AM3.24m
3:09PM3.22m
3:27AM3.29m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.63m
3:26AM0.55m
3:43PM0.84m
4:33AM0.75m
4:52PM0.99m
5:45AM0.86m
6:05PM1.05m
6:53AM0.88m
7:13PM1.01m
7:51AM0.84m
8:11PM0.92m
8:39AM0.77m
9:00PM0.81m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
Temp °C
21
29
29
25
32
31
22
27
30
23
29
32
26
31
32
26
31
32
24
31
30
19
28
28
24
29
28
22
24
27
24
27
30
27
29
30
25
29
30
25
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.8
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
694
425
247
233
289
289
231
227
174
130
96
67
42
43
236
361
356
258
179
123
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
W
9
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
5
Energy kJ
1
9
3
75
45
3
6
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.3
N
4
0.4
N
4
Energy kJ
21
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
N
5
0.7
N
5
Energy kJ
4
3
4
7
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
7
0
20
101
0
0
20
1
1
14
0
0
14
0
7
185
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Le Truc Vert Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Le Truc Vert provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Truc Vert can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Truc Vert 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 Truc Vert) 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 Truc Vert 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 Truc Vert is 8 km (5 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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