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 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
23.1°C
2.8° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,090 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the window for Le Petit Train.

Alright, let’s be straight with you – the next week and a half looks pretty grim for a paddle. The swell is on the small side and the wind is mostly rubbish, blowing cross-onshore and chopping things up. We’ve got a lot of poor surf conditions in the forecast, so you’ll be waiting a while for a proper window. The wait is going to be a long one, stretching from Monday the 14th all the way through to early Thursday the 17th of September. That’s a solid three days of not much to write home about.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Thursday, September 17th. It’s not a big swell, only 5ft from the WNW, but the wind is completely dead. Glassy conditions! That’s a major positive. The water is sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water temp anomaly is +5° – that’s a solid jump. The combined swell energy is moderate, around 460, and the period is a decent 11 seconds, so there’s some shape to it. For a Thursday morning session, this could be a sneaky little window if you can get on it before the wind picks up in the afternoon.

Now, the absolute standout of this whole forecast is Saturday the 19th of September, specifically the morning. That’s your best bet by a long shot. We’ve got 5ft of WNW swell again, but the period has jumped to 13 seconds, which is a nice, long groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 669, so there’s a bit of push behind it. But the real magic is the wind – glassy conditions with a slight air, NNE at only 3 mph. That’s clean. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Keep in mind, it's an inconsistent break, so be patient between sets. Also, it’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with that 5ft swell, it’s not too big for a learner, but the 13-second period can make it a bit more powerful.

After that, we get a few more decent mornings. Sunday the 20th morning offers 3ft from the WNW with a clean, light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd mornings also look clean with offshore winds and 4ft and 3ft respectively. By the morning of Friday the 25th of September, the swell picks back up to 3ft with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. That’s another one to keep an eye on.

But honestly, Saturday morning is the one. It’s got the best combo of size, period, and perfect wind. Don’t expect too much from the afternoons – the wind swings onshore and kills it.

Stay patient, check the cams on Saturday morning, and go get some.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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100
55
41
93
121
290
346
460
372
223
133
299
1090
669
569
317
251
238
246
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
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NE
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SW
25
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15
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High Tide
7:23PM3.78m
7:38AM3.61m
7:56PM3.50m
8:10AM3.38m
8:30PM3.19m
8:44AM3.13m
9:08PM2.88m
9:26AM2.86m
10:03PM2.61m
10:35AM2.64m
11:42PM2.44m
12:30PM2.57m
1:35AM2.50m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.29m
1:41PM0.37m
1:58AM0.57m
2:18PM0.65m
2:35AM0.87m
3:00PM0.95m
3:17AM1.18m
3:52PM1.25m
4:15AM1.44m
5:08PM1.47m
5:43AM1.58m
6:50PM1.48m
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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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