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Pointe Jacques surfForecast / La Digue / Seychelles
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pointe Jacques surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pointe Jacques sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pointe Jacques this week:
The surf forecast for Pointe Jacques over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pointe Jacques in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pointe Jacques over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 18 | |
177 | 170 | 149 | 169 | 173 | 180 | 161 | 317 | 289 | 193 | 154 | 246 | 267 | 200 | 213 | 183 | 256 | 102 | 94 | 94 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.48m | 5:21AM0.67m | 5:35PM1.47m | 6:08AM0.66m | 6:22PM1.41m | 6:58AM0.65m | 7:10PM1.30m | 7:57AM0.65m | 8:01PM1.17m | 9:08AM0.68m | 8:57PM1.03m | 10:32AM0.74m | 10:02PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM-0.04m | 10:40AM0.04m | 00:39AM-0.02m | 11:25AM0.07m | 1:28AM0.02m | 12:15PM0.14m | 2:19AM0.08m | 1:11PM0.24m | 3:14AM0.14m | 2:22PM0.36m | 4:11AM0.18m | 3:59PM0.45m | |||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 |
 kJ | 177 | 170 | 149 | 169 | 173 | 180 | 161 | 317 | 289 | 193 | 154 | 198 | 267 | 200 | 213 | 147 | 141 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 304 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 16 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 108 | 101 | 99 | 127 | 120 | 154 | 226 | 242 | 183 | 138 | 246 | 115 | 90 | 173 | 90 | 6 | 102 | 66 | 59 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | S 13 | W 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 97 | 83 | 67 | 32 | 98 | 85 | 79 | 71 | 65 | 52 | 58 | 78 | 57 | 57 | 86 | 155 | 3 | 23 | 46 | 78 | 66 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | 9 | 21 | 162 | — | 183 | 256 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1745 | 56 | 1745 | 1835 | 56 | 56 |
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Information about the Pointe Jacques Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pointe Jacques provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pointe Jacques can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pointe Jacques 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 (Pointe Jacques) 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 Pointe Jacques 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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