Le Petit Train Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
26.1° C
4.3° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it’s been a tough stretch of weather and we’ve got a long, quiet run ahead. The only break on the radar is Le Petit Train, and honestly, it’s not showing us much love for the next couple of weeks. You’ll want to keep your expectations real low.

The pattern starts off flat and stays that way. From now, Saturday 15 August, right through until Friday 21 August, there’s nothing worth paddling for. Small, weak swells with poor conditions. The combined energy is all under 100 (91) on Saturday morning with a tiny 3 ft WNW swell and a short 9-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and messy. Afternoon picks up a little energy (106) but a 12 mph onshore breeze ruins any chance. Sunday through most of the week is a write-off: tiny waves, inconsistent, and mostly choppy.

The first real glimmer comes on Saturday 22 August in the morning. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell is 3 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, combined energy of 176 (moderate), and for once the wind goes glassy – light SE at 3 mph. That means clean conditions. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Le Petit Train, so you might see a few others out, but it won’t be packed. The water temperature is 79°F, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than normal – that’s really unusual, so it’s going to feel like a warm bath. The downside? This break is inconsistent. It doesn’t always fire, and the wave height is small, so beginners could have a go, but it’s not going to be thrilling.

After that Saturday morning window, it goes downhill again. Afternoon wind swings to a strong 19 mph cross-onshore, making a mess. Sunday 23 August morning shows some hope with a clean cross-off wind and a 2 ft NW swell, but it’s tiny (energy of 51). Then Monday 24 August brings a massive spike – 10 ft from the west with 9-second period and a huge 1243 energy – but the wind is screaming 25 mph cross-onshore. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not paddle surfing. Even the 8 ft afternoon is blown out. Too big for beginners, and the wind makes it only for the most dedicated (or crazy) experts.

The rest of the month stays poor. From 25 August onward we see small swells, mostly under 3 ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops into double digits or even single digits by late August – like 6 or 13 – so it’s weak. A few cleaner moments with cross-off winds (27 and 28 August mornings), but the waves are just too small (1 ft to 2 ft) to get excited about. By 30 August, the swell is almost non-existent at 0.7 ft.

Bottom line: we’ve got a gap of nearly a week with nothing, then one brief, clean, small window on Saturday 22 August morning. After that, it’s mostly flat and messy. This break is inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t totally unexpected. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep the board in the car and don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
11:34AM2.66m
00:31AM2.52m
Low Tide
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
5:05AM1.38m
5:53PM1.41m
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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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