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Le Truc Vert surfForecast / Gironde / France
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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
17.4° C
(Which is 4.0°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Truc Vert over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | |
54 | 45 | 40 | 37 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 63 | 123 | 110 | 144 | 101 | 63 | 110 | 198 | 181 | 222 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:21AM3.17m | 2:07PM3.02m | 2:26AM3.32m | 3:01PM3.21m | 3:16AM3.47m | 3:44PM3.39m | 3:59AM3.58m | 4:21PM3.53m | 4:35AM3.64m | 4:54PM3.62m | 5:09AM3.66m | 5:25PM3.67m | 5:41AM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM1.16m | 7:34AM0.89m | 7:53PM1.00m | 8:33AM0.72m | 8:48PM0.80m | 9:18AM0.56m | 9:33PM0.62m | 9:56AM0.44m | 10:11PM0.47m | 10:31AM0.36m | 10:47PM0.36m | 11:04AM0.34m | 11:21PM0.31m | 11:36AM0.36m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | 9:09 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 14 | NNW 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
54 | 45 | 40 | 37 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 63 | 31 | 110 | 144 | 101 | 63 | 58 | 198 | 181 | 222 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 9 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 10 | W 10 | — | NNW 4 |
— | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 123 | 6 | 10 | — | 26 | 110 | 34 | 35 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 16 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 20 | 5 | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | W 4 | NW 3 | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | — | 13 | 33 | — | 37 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 123 | 29 | 191 | 199 | 199 | 348 | 25 | 3 | 266 | 71 | 57 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 93 | 154 | 154 | 117 | 71 |
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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.












