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Pontaillac Surf Forecast
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Pontaillac surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 20 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontaillac this week:
The surf forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 7s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontaillac in the next 12 days are 5ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sun 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 114 | 162 | 242 | 75 | 111 | 184 | 59 | 25 | 94 | 26 | 43 | 44 | 64 | 73 | 268 | 307 | 345 | 326 | 312 | 265 | 589 | 671 | 521 | 504 | 356 | 240 | 222 | 173 | 163 | 132 | 137 | 100 | 68 | 44 | 28 | 28 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:34PM 10.86 | 12:28PM 10.34 | 12:49AM 11.39 | 1:34PM 11.09 | 1:52AM 12.14 | 2:30PM 12.01 | 2:47AM 12.99 | 3:20PM 12.93 | 3:40AM 13.68 | 4:07PM 13.71 | 4:30AM 14.14 | 4:53PM 14.27 | 5:19AM 14.27 | 5:40PM 14.47 | 6:09AM 14.04 | 6:27PM 14.37 | 6:59AM 13.48 | 7:16PM 13.94 | 7:52AM 12.7 | 8:09PM 13.29 | 8:48AM 11.84 | 9:07PM 12.5 | 9:49AM 11.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:44AM 3.25 | 6:08PM 3.61 | 6:51AM 2.66 | 7:15PM 2.95 | 7:52AM 1.84 | 8:15PM 2 | 8:47AM 1.02 | 9:10PM 1.02 | 9:38AM 0.33 | 10:02PM 0.13 | 10:27AM -0.1 | 10:51PM -0.43 | 11:14AM -0.2 | 11:40PM -0.62 | 12:00PM 0 | 12:28AM -0.43 | 12:47PM 0.49 | 1:17AM 0.16 | 1:35PM 1.18 | 2:08AM 0.98 | 2:24PM 1.97 | 3:00AM 1.9 | 3:16PM 2.79 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sun 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 61 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 66 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 82 | 84 | 63 | 64 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 63°F on Thu night, min 52°F on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Sat afternoon, min 57°F on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Thu afternoon, min 59°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 84°F on Sat afternoon, min 61°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pontaillac Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontaillac provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontaillac can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontaillac 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 (Pontaillac) 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 Pontaillac 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.
Pontaillac is 2 km (1 miles) from Royan. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in Royan. Royan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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