Le Petit Train Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
24.2° C
2.5° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. 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 (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a pretty bleak run for Le Petit Train over the next couple of weeks. The first window of any real hope is a long way off, and for most of this period, you’re better off doing something else.

The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, if you can find a wave to enjoy it in.

The first bit of action worth mentioning doesn’t come until Monday morning, August 10th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the NW, with a short period of 9 seconds. The real story here is the wind – it’s offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, making it clean. The combined energy is weak (53). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a total write-off. We’re talking day after day of poor surf conditions, cross-onshore winds, and choppy, messy water. You’ll see a couple of glassy mornings on Monday, August 17th, and Saturday, August 22nd, but the swell is still tiny – 3ft with a super short period (7 seconds on the 17th, 5 seconds on the 22nd). The energy is weak (62 and 94). It’s clean, but there’s just no push.

The one true standout in this whole 16-day forecast is Monday morning, August 24th. We finally get a bit of a pulse. The swell is a slightly more respectable 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 183. The wind is glassy from the WSW at 3 mph. This is the best you’re going to get – clean, cross-off conditions with a little bit of power. The afternoon goes to crap again as the wind swings onshore, so it’s a very narrow window.

To be honest, that Monday morning on the 24th is the only real highlight. The rest is a long stretch of flat, windy, or just plain ugly conditions. For a beginner spot like Le Petit Train, this is a tough run. It can’t stay poor forever, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WNW
10
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NW
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9
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0.5
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0.4
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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44
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28
28
41
22
34
63
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87
114
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90
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88
96
105
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
5
S
10
ESE
20
NW
5
N
5
WSW
25
NNW
5
NE
5
SW
25
NNW
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15
SSW
20
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20
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15
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15
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20
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15
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15
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15
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High Tide
2:28PM3.22m
3:10AM3.24m
3:34PM3.53m
4:09AM3.49m
4:28PM3.84m
4:59AM3.71m
5:16PM4.09m
5:44AM3.85m
6:00PM4.23m
6:25AM3.90m
6:41PM4.23m
7:05AM3.86m
7:21PM4.11m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.74m
9:03AM0.75m
9:40PM0.44m
10:00AM0.48m
10:33PM0.16m
10:49AM0.23m
11:20PM-0.05m
11:33AM0.06m
00:04AM-0.14m
12:15PM-0.02m
00:44AM-0.12m
12:55PM0.02m
1:23AM0.01m
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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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