Surf Forecasts:
Pontaillac surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontaillac this week:
The surf forecast for Pontaillac over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontaillac in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for Pontaillac. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for surfers. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 74.8° with a big anomaly, but that’s about the only thing that’s firing.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the morning of Monday, 27 July. Even then, the swell is tiny at 4.3 ft from the west-northwest with a long period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (254), but the wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping things clean. Still, it’s only a marginal call, with the report saying it’s questionable.
Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning see a drop in swell size, but Tuesday morning, 28 July, offers a little hope. You’ve got 3 ft from the west-northwest, a solid 10-second period, and that gentle offshore breeze from the north-northeast. The energy is moderate (145), and the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. This is probably the best on offer across the whole outlook, but it’s not a standout.
From there, the story gets worse. Wednesday morning, 29 July, has a tiny 2.3 ft swell with clean offshore wind, but the energy is weak (86). Then we hit a long dry spell. From Wednesday afternoon, 29 July, all the way through to Wednesday morning, 5 August, the swell is almost non-existent, with heights below 2.3 ft, messy cross-shore winds, and weak energy. It’s a rough run of flat or poor conditions. There’s simply nothing to get excited about here.
To be honest, this is a classic case of a surf-starved region. The spot is inconsistent, and this forecast shows it. For a beginner, the tiny swell won’t be a problem, but for anyone wanting a proper wave, it’s a waiting game. The only real window is that Tuesday morning, 28 July, with a clean 3 ft set. If you’re desperate, that’s your moment.
Stay patient, the forecast can always shift.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | SW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 73 | 155 | 108 | 196 | 268 | 254 | 248 | 236 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:51AM3.30m | 11:17PM3.29m | 11:52AM3.14m | 00:25AM3.08m | 1:03PM3.06m | 1:40AM3.00m | 2:13PM3.09m | 2:48AM3.05m | 3:12PM3.22m | 3:42AM3.19m | 4:00PM3.40m | 4:26AM3.35m | 4:41PM3.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.97m | 5:01AM1.08m | 5:29PM1.21m | 6:00AM1.30m | 6:36PM1.36m | 7:07AM1.39m | 7:47PM1.36m | 8:14AM1.35m | 8:51PM1.23m | 9:12AM1.20m | 9:44PM1.03m | 10:00AM0.99m | 10:28PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 5 | W 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 9 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 254 | — | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 155 | 108 | 196 | 268 | — | 248 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 277 | 157 | 157 | 340 | 123 | 238 | 605 | 157 | 525 | 987 | 414 | 687 | 755 | 421 | 414 | 293 | 72 | 72 | 277 | 116 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pontaillac provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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