Le Petit Train Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
23.4° C
2.0° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NW swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. 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 (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Le Petit Train. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly rubbish, and there’s very little to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surfable waves.

The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off. There’s no real swell to speak of. The combined energy of all swells directed here is pitiful, with values like 32 and 36 in the early days, barely climbing past 90 even when the height bumps up a touch. The swell direction is mostly out of the W or WNW, which is the opposite of what this spot ideally wants. The period is short, mostly under 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell.

The first few days from Friday July 31st through to Wednesday August 5th are hopeless. Onshore winds, messy, choppy, and waves around 1 ft to 3 ft. It’s just not worth paddling out.

Thursday August 6th morning offers a little glimpse of hope. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, making it clean. But the swell is still only 1 ft with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 40. You *might* catch a couple of tiny, clean ones, but it’s barely surfable.

Saturday August 8th morning is the best of a bad bunch. Glassy conditions with the wind off the NW, and the swell is 3 ft from the WNW, period 7 seconds, energy 79. The glassy wind will make it look pretty, but it’s still small and weak. For a beginner on a foamie, it could be a fun little session, but it’s not for anyone else.

There’s another brief window on Monday August 10th morning with a glassy calm wind and a small 2 ft NW swell, period a pathetic 5 seconds. Again, tiny and clean but not much push.

After that, it’s back to tiny, windy, and poor through to the end of the forecast. The break is inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch is a classic example of why. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during most of this period.

So, if you’re desperate, the glassy mornings on Saturday August 8th or Monday August 10th are your only real chance for a few clean little waves. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecast can change, but right now it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
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NW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.4
W
9
0.3
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9
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10
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9
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8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
26
24
38
43
43
61
38
24
14
30
30
28
39
39
38
33
33
19
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
SSW
15
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
W
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
30
NNW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:30AM3.48m
6:43PM3.77m
7:02AM3.51m
7:15PM3.77m
7:34AM3.50m
7:48PM3.71m
8:09AM3.44m
8:23PM3.61m
8:46AM3.35m
9:04PM3.45m
9:30AM3.23m
9:53PM3.26m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.36m
12:25PM0.39m
00:51AM0.30m
12:59PM0.36m
1:24AM0.30m
1:32PM0.39m
1:58AM0.36m
2:09PM0.47m
2:35AM0.46m
2:49PM0.60m
3:18AM0.62m
3:37PM0.76m
4:09AM0.81m
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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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