Surf Forecasts:
Pontaillac surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontaillac this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pontaillac in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for Pontaillac.
To be straight with you, the next sixteen days are a real struggle. We're looking at a long, flat stretch with nothing but poor surf conditions until the very end of the month. The water is sitting at a very warm 74°, which is a good 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a big anomaly, makes the water feel like a bath.
The first few days, from the 15th through the 18th, are a write-off. Tiny waves, mostly onshore chop, and even a risk of thunderstorms on the 15th. You won't need your board for that.
We get a break in the wind pattern from the 19th through the 23rd, with clean offshore winds from the NE, but the swell is almost non-existent. You're looking at waves of 0.3ft to 0.7ft. It's glassy and clean, but there's nothing to ride. It's a long wait.
Then, from the 24th to the 25th, the swell stays small and the wind is messy again. Not worth the paddle out.
Finally, on Sunday the 26th, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to a modest 3ft from the WNW, with a moderate cross-onshore wind. The combined wave energy hits a moderate 113, which is the most energy we've seen all forecast. It's still not great, but it's the only period where you'll find something to push you around. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it's weak, wind-affected chop, not proper groundswell. This is a beginner-level wave, and it's an exposed beach setup, so it'll be a bit messy. For a true surfer, it's a last resort. This little pulse carries over into the morning of the 27th, but the energy drops off fast.
The 28th and 29th offer a tiny bit more energy (104 to 114), but it's still small and choppy. The best of it might be the 29th morning with a clean cross-shore wind from the SE and a longer 11-second period, offering a slightly better shape for the 2ft swell.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the Sunday 26th morning session. It's the only time the wave height crests over 3ft, and the energy is the highest we see. It's not a classic, but it's the only game in town.
Overall, this is a bleak outlook. The consistency is terrible, and the quality is poor. Don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 17 | 15 | 20 | 69 | 22 | 33 | 37 | 18 | 7 | 33 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:26PM4.53m | 6:56AM4.19m | 7:13PM4.53m | 7:43AM4.11m | 7:59PM4.42m | 8:28AM3.95m | 8:45PM4.20m | 9:13AM3.74m | 9:31PM3.90m | 10:00AM3.52m | 10:20PM3.58m | 10:51AM3.30m | 11:17PM3.29m | 11:52AM3.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM-0.20m | 12:37PM-0.03m | 1:08AM-0.17m | 1:22PM0.02m | 1:54AM-0.03m | 2:07PM0.17m | 2:38AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.40m | 3:23AM0.49m | 3:40PM0.68m | 4:10AM0.80m | 4:31PM0.97m | 5:01AM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 |
 | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | 9:44 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | NW 5 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 14 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | — | 69 | 12 | 33 | 37 | — | — | 33 | — | 5 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 564 | 602 | 569 | 866 | 254 | 640 | 605 | 1999 | 623 | 970 | 1045 | 392 | 545 | 157 | 213 | 307 | 157 | 177 | 605 | 157 | 157 |
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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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