Montalivet-les-Bains Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.39° N 1.16° W

Montalivet-les-Bains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montalivet-les-Bains sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.8° 

Montalivet-les-Bains surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Montalivet-les-Bains surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montalivet-les-Bains this week:

The surf forecast for Montalivet-les-Bains over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Montalivet-les-Bains in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montalivet-les-Bains over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Night
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Night
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Night
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.3
W
14
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
1.7
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
W
15
1.3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
75
37
104
228
158
139
102
66
41
38
213
221
185
168
297
229
173
88
272
595
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
25
NW
15
NNE
5
ENE
20
NNW
20
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNW
15
ENE
5
SSE
15
WSW
40
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
15
N
20
NW
15
WNW
15
N
20
NW
15
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:18PM4.41m
6:35AM4.14m
6:49PM4.24m
7:03AM4.01m
7:17PM4.00m
7:29AM3.82m
7:43PM3.70m
7:53AM3.59m
8:09PM3.38m
8:19AM3.33m
8:38PM3.07m
8:52AM3.05m
9:21PM2.76m
Low Tide
11:52AM-0.16m
00:15AM-0.19m
12:30PM-0.12m
00:52AM-0.05m
1:08PM0.04m
1:28AM0.19m
1:46PM0.28m
2:04AM0.50m
2:25PM0.60m
2:43AM0.85m
3:08PM0.94m
3:27AM1.19m
3:58PM1.27m
4:21AM1.47m
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clear
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clear
clear
rain showers
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7:37
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:45
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8:22
8:20
8:17
8:15
8:15
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8:10
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Temp °C
19
21
21
21
24
24
23
28
29
25
25
21
16
18
18
16
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17
18
Feels °C
19
19
18
20
22
20
22
24
26
24
23
20
11
14
13
13
14
16
16
15
15
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Information about the Montalivet-les-Bains Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Montalivet-les-Bains provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Montalivet-les-Bains can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montalivet-les-Bains 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 (Montalivet-les-Bains) 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 Montalivet-les-Bains 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gironde? If you are looking for accommodation near Montalivet-les-Bains, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in Royan which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pauillac which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Saintes, Rochefort and Tonnay Charente.

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