
Surf Forecasts:
Montalivet-les-Bains surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montalivet-les-Bains in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montalivet-les-Bains over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
104 | 228 | 158 | 139 | 102 | 61 | 40 | 65 | 96 | 183 | 197 | 253 | 286 | 236 | 128 | 119 | 310 | 838 | 547 | 361 | 267 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:57AM2.77m | 00:36AM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:03PM1.51m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
104 | 228 | 158 | 139 | 102 | 61 | 40 | 11 | 38 | 183 | — | 253 | 286 | 236 | 128 | 119 | 168 | 838 | 547 | 361 | 267 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | — | — | — | — |
81 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 71 | — | 99 | — | — | — | 25 | 310 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | N 4 | — | NW 2 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 65 | 96 | — | 197 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 120 | 43 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 308 | 132 | 87 | 250 | 27 | 0 | 74 | 109 | 61 | 74 | 27 | 0 | 74 | 74 |
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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.
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