Surf Forecasts:
Seignosse - Les Estagnots surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seignosse - Les Estagnots this week:
The surf forecast for Seignosse - Les Estagnots over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seignosse - Les Estagnots in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seignosse - Les Estagnots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way on the coast.
I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Seignosse - Les Estagnots is a bit of a bummer for the first week, but we might have a little flicker of hope right at the tail end of this 16-day window. The water temp is sitting at 76°F currently, which is a noticeable 5°F warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a treat for the skin.
The problem is we’ve got a long, drawn-out stretch of small, weak swell and poor conditions. From Friday the 14th to Wednesday the 26th, the combined energy of the swell is really low – bouncing around between 19 and 148 (weak to moderate energy). We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, with periods rarely getting over 10 seconds. That’s mostly short-period, weak windswell, not the kind of stuff that gets the heart pumping. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things chopped and messy. There are a couple of windows...
On the morning of Thursday the 20th, we see a brief moment where conditions clean up enough for a “surfable but very ordinary” session. That morning brings in an offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph, with a 2 ft NW swell at 9 seconds. It’s clean but tiny. The crowd factor here is *often*, so expect company even for the small stuff.
Then on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, we get similar small clean windows in the mornings, with a little ENE and ESE offshore breeze. Still, the swell is tiny – 2 ft to 2 ft – and the periods are short (6 seconds). Not exactly one for the memory books.
Now, hold on. The real standout comes in the second week. Mark Thursday the 27th of August on your calendar. The morning shows a jump in quality with a 5 ft NW swell, a period of 9 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s going to produce clean lines and some proper push. The combined energy hits 380 (moderate wave energy), which is a solid step up from the weak stuff that came before. The afternoon stays clean but drops to 5 ft. For a spot like Les Estagnots, which is an exposed beach, that offshore wind and NW groundswell could set up some nice, rippable walls. Just be warned, this is an expert-level break and crowds are often here.
There’s also a potential big swell event around the 28th and 29th of August, with sizes ramping up to 7 ft to 10 ft and long periods (10-13 seconds). But the wind is going to be howling from the W and WNW at 22-25 mph, smashing it to pieces. That’s a no-go for a paddle board, though those winds on that exposed beach setup would be more interesting for kite surfers than us.
So, the bottom line: the first 12 days are a write-off unless you’re desperate for a clean ankle-biter. The best and only true standout is the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. It’s a long way off so keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, that’s the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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98 | 66 | 71 | 101 | 120 | 112 | 122 | 86 | 65 | 65 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 68 | 192 | 268 | 321 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:39PM4.17m | 7:03AM3.80m | 7:19PM4.05m | 7:41AM3.68m | 7:57PM3.83m | 8:17AM3.50m | 8:35PM3.54m | 8:54AM3.28m | 9:14PM3.21m | 9:34AM3.04m | 9:58PM2.90m | 10:22AM2.81m | 10:56PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM-0.13m | 12:57PM0.02m | 1:25AM0.01m | 1:36PM0.16m | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.82m | 3:43PM0.94m | 4:07AM1.12m | 4:40PM1.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
98 | 66 | 71 | 101 | 120 | 112 | 122 | 86 | 65 | 65 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 68 | 192 | 268 | 321 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 9 | N 5 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | NNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 9 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
9 | 12 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 70 | 109 | 212 | 0 | 195 | 105 | 44 | 46 | 212 | 0 | 60 | 628 | 532 | 504 | 624 | 21 | 0 | 164 | 43 |
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Information about the Seignosse - Les Estagnots Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seignosse - Les Estagnots provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seignosse - Les Estagnots can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seignosse - Les Estagnots 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 (Seignosse - Les Estagnots) 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).
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