Le Petit Train Surf Break

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Issued: 1 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
24.5° C

4.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for Le Petit Train. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with barely a ripple worth getting wet for. The first real chance to even think about a paddle comes on Sunday morning, July 5th. We’ve got tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the real story is the water temp – it’s sitting at 76°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and it’s going to feel like a bath. The wind is glassy from the NNE, so conditions will be clean, but the combined swell energy is a weak 94, and this spot is notoriously inconsistent. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but you’ll be scratching for anything rideable.

The pattern doesn’t change much. Monday morning, July 6th, is another glassy start with 2ft from the same direction, but energy drops to 54. By the afternoons, the seabreeze kicks in from the NNW at 16 mph, turning it into a choppy mess. The whole first week is a write-off: small, weak, and consistently blown out by the afternoon. The waves are too small and weak to be any fun for anyone.

Moving into the second week, there’s a tiny glimmer on Wednesday morning, July 15th. We get a glassy morning with a 3ft swell from the WNW, and the combined energy finally climbs into the moderate range at 122. The wind is light from the NE, so it’ll be clean. But again, it’s inconsistent and the swell is still small. It’s the best morning of the whole outlook, but that’s a low bar. The Saturday before that, July 18th, sees a bump in size to 4ft from the W, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is onshore and strong at 12 mph, so it’s just a messy, crumbly wall of whitewater. Not worth it.

After that, we’re back to tiny, onshore slop. The last few days show nothing but poor conditions. There’s simply no standout session in this 16-day window. The combination of tiny swell, inconsistent breaks, and poor wind most days means this is a classic blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a time to check the wax stash and wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
54
50
46
46
30
28
25
30
13
20
33
49
52
49
46
75
94
59
54
53
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
25
NNW
15
ENE
5
SE
25
NNW
15
NE
15
SSW
15
W
10
W
15
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
5
SE
25
NW
15
ESE
5
S
20
NW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:39AM3.18m
8:54PM3.40m
9:20AM3.12m
9:37PM3.31m
10:08AM3.06m
10:28PM3.21m
11:05AM3.02m
11:31PM3.14m
12:12PM3.03m
00:44AM3.13m
1:24PM3.13m
2:00AM3.21m
2:34PM3.31m
3:10AM3.38m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.73m
3:09AM0.68m
3:20PM0.82m
3:54AM0.75m
4:11PM0.91m
4:47AM0.83m
5:11PM0.97m
5:50AM0.88m
6:20PM0.96m
6:58AM0.87m
7:33PM0.85m
8:07AM0.77m
8:42PM0.64m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:51
9:51
9:50
 mm
Temp °C
25
29
30
29
34
33
26
28
27
21
20
21
20
21
21
22
24
27
25
23
24
Feels °C
23
24
26
28
29
27
24
26
26
21
20
21
21
20
20
24
22
26
26
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
N
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
78
54
15
46
46
8
28
25
30
13
13
33
49
52
49
46
75
94
59
54
53
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
16
4
50
8
30
3
2
3
11
20
4
6
6
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
NW
2
Energy kJ
6
4
1
11
9
10
6
7
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
182
0
0
94
21
126
414
165
433
411
155
155
265
155
0
192
0
0
439
155
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
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.

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