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Pontaillac Surf Forecast
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Pontaillac surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pontaillac surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pontaillac sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | |
97 | 119 | 110 | 141 | 98 | 174 | 206 | 261 | 134 | 129 | 82 | 73 | 47 | 36 | 29 | 40 | 32 | 77 | 35 | 29 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:12AM3.97m | 4:34PM3.92m | 4:47AM4.02m | 5:05PM4.00m | 5:19AM4.02m | 5:33PM4.03m | 5:48AM3.98m | 6:00PM4.01m | 6:15AM3.89m | 6:25PM3.94m | 6:42AM3.75m | 6:52PM3.83m | 7:10AM3.58m | 7:21PM3.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.62m | 9:54AM0.43m | 10:11PM0.43m | 10:31AM0.32m | 10:48PM0.30m | 11:06AM0.27m | 11:24PM0.24m | 11:40AM0.28m | 00:00AM0.25m | 12:15PM0.37m | 00:36AM0.34m | 12:50PM0.51m | 1:13AM0.51m | 1:27PM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | 9:15 |
— | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
17 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — |
 kJ | 97 | 119 | 110 | 141 | 98 | 174 | 206 | 261 | 134 | 129 | 82 | 73 | 47 | 36 | 29 | 40 | 32 | 1 | 35 | 29 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 19 | W 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 85 | 89 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 35 | 50 | 27 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 5 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | W 10 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | N 5 | SE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 77 | 9 | 9 | 68 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 72 | 87 | 0 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 157 | 255 | 293 | 255 | 274 |
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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 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).
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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