Le Petit Train Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
25.6° C
3.8° 

Le Petit Train surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Petit Train surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Train this week:

The surf forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first real chance for a surf doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August, and even then it’s a very minor affair. Before that, from Friday the 14th right through to Friday the 21st, it’s basically a write-off. We’re looking at a solid week of poor surf conditions with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The wave energy is low, mostly in the double digits, so it’s a real grind.

Now, the one spot on the cards is Le Petit Train. It’s an exposed beach break that needs a west swell to work, and it’s inconsistent, so you have to pick your moments. The water is sitting at a very warm 78° with an anomaly of 7°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a proper tropical bath.

The first glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning has a clean, glassy feel with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east-northeast. The swell is tiny though, only 2ft from the northwest with a short, weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a low 45, so it’s barely moving. The conditions are clean, but the waves will be very small and weak. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others out for the same scraps.

The real standout, the only true highlight in this whole forecast, is a promising window that arrives nearly two weeks out. On Thursday the 27th of August, things look much better. The morning is glassy with a light breeze from the south-southeast, and the swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds, giving a combined energy of 339 – that’s moderate, punchy energy. The conditions are expected to be good. The afternoon stays clean with an offshore breeze from the east-southeast, holding 5ft of west-northwest swell. This is the best on offer by a long shot. It’s still a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, the forecast takes a nasty turn. Friday the 28th of August brings a much bigger, stronger swell from the west-northwest, pushing 6ft to 7ft with a period of 10-11 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 712 and 942, but it’s blown out by near-gale force cross-onshore winds. That’s a messy, dangerous situation, not for paddling. Same story on Saturday the 29th of August with an 8ft swell and a 13-second period, giving a massive 2318 combined energy, but again, it’s a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. For a beach break setup like this, that combination of big swell and strong wind is more interesting for the kite crew than for us.

So, bottom line: the 22nd is a tiny, clean window for the desperate, and the 27th of August is the standout. The rest is a long wait. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:41PM4.23m
7:05AM3.86m
7:21PM4.11m
7:42AM3.74m
7:59PM3.88m
8:19AM3.56m
8:36PM3.58m
8:56AM3.33m
9:15PM3.25m
9:35AM3.08m
9:59PM2.93m
10:23AM2.84m
10:58PM2.66m
Low Tide
00:44AM-0.12m
12:55PM0.02m
1:23AM0.01m
1:35PM0.15m
2:01AM0.24m
2:15PM0.38m
2:39AM0.52m
2:56PM0.66m
3:19AM0.83m
3:42PM0.95m
4:05AM1.13m
4:37PM1.23m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Le Petit Train Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Le Petit Train provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Petit Train can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Petit Train 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 Petit Train) 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 Petit Train 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 Petit Train 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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