
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little stretch of coast. I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. There’s not a single standout session, and we’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. We’re looking at a solid 12-day gap with no real recommendations, so if you’re itching for a wave, don’t hold your breath.
The only spot on the cards is Le Petit Train. It’s an inconsistent beginner wave, exposed to the west. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. On the morning of Thursday, August 15th, we finally see a little pulse of energy. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, which is a middling period. The combined energy is moderate (185). The wind is glassy, NNE at 3 mph, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. That’s your best bet, but it’s still just “surfable waves with very ordinary conditions” – small, weak, and the swell direction is straight onshore. The morning of Friday, August 16th, is similar in size (5ft) but with a cross-shore wind and a shorter period (7 seconds), making it choppier. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have it to yourself, but honestly, the quality just isn’t there.
For the rest of the window, it’s a mix of tiny swell, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The swell never gets above 5ft, and the period is usually short, under 8 seconds. The energy values are mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, which is weak to moderate. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, often fresh, making it lumpy and choppy. This is one of those times where the forecast can change, and it’s not unusual for the area to have a blank run like this, but for now, there’s nothing to recommend.
Keep your eye on the 15th if you’re desperate and a beginner, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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27 | 39 | 51 | 54 | 48 | 32 | 90 | 103 | 66 | 67 | 38 | 52 | 44 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 43 | 38 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:23PM3.61m | 8:46AM3.35m | 9:04PM3.45m | 9:30AM3.23m | 9:53PM3.26m | 10:25AM3.09m | 10:58PM3.07m | 11:38AM2.99m | 00:23AM2.97m | 1:06PM3.02m | 1:54AM3.03m | 2:28PM3.22m | 3:10AM3.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:35AM0.46m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.62m | 3:37PM0.76m | 4:09AM0.81m | 4:36PM0.92m | 5:13AM0.99m | 5:52PM1.02m | 6:33AM1.07m | 7:18PM0.96m | 7:54AM0.98m | 8:37PM0.74m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
27 | 39 | 51 | 54 | 48 | 21 | 23 | 103 | 19 | 67 | 38 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 27 | 9 | 38 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | WSW 4 |
2 | 1 | — | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 17 | 17 | — | — | 7 | — | 13 | 43 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | NW 4 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 32 | 90 | — | 66 | — | — | 52 | 44 | — | 18 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 388 | 663 | 118 | 126 | 401 | 111 | 111 | 184 | 117 | 0 | 694 | 21 | 56 | 414 | 0 | 30 | 355 | 8 |
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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.











