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Pontaillac Surf Forecast
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Pontaillac surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 07 Jun 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 Sunday (Jun 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 9s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 13) 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 3ft 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 13th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 349 | 356 | 269 | 199 | 185 | 147 | 115 | 86 | 40 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 66 | 151 | 694 | 626 | 408 | 368 | 286 | 106 | 122 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 115 | 77 | 72 | 48 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 9 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:23PM 11.29 | 3:39AM 11.42 | 3:59PM 11.71 | 4:16AM 11.68 | 4:33PM 12.07 | 4:52AM 11.91 | 5:06PM 12.37 | 5:27AM 12.04 | 5:40PM 12.53 | 6:01AM 12.04 | 6:15PM 12.6 | 6:36AM 11.94 | 6:51PM 12.57 | 7:13AM 11.75 | 7:29PM 12.43 | 7:53AM 11.52 | 8:10PM 12.27 | 8:38AM 11.22 | 8:57PM 12.04 | 9:31AM 10.96 | 9:51PM 11.81 | 10:33AM 10.79 | 10:55PM 11.68 | 11:42AM 10.86 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:05PM 3.12 | 9:25AM 2.79 | 9:48PM 2.62 | 10:06AM 2.43 | 10:29PM 2.17 | 10:45AM 2.17 | 11:08PM 1.87 | 11:23AM 1.97 | 11:47PM 1.67 | 12:01PM 1.87 | 12:26AM 1.64 | 12:40PM 1.87 | 1:05AM 1.71 | 1:19PM 1.97 | 1:47AM 1.84 | 2:00PM 2.17 | 2:31AM 2 | 2:45PM 2.43 | 3:18AM 2.2 | 3:34PM 2.69 | 4:11AM 2.36 | 4:30PM 2.92 | 5:09AM 2.46 | |||||||||||||
Sat 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thu 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 |
| Sunset | 9:50 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 88 | 73 | 70 | 75 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 70 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 79 | 77 | 72 | 84 | 77 | 70 | 72 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 68 | 63 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 66 | 70 | 73 | 64 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Mon afternoon, min 57°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 88°F on Wed afternoon, min 63°F on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Sun night, min 55°F on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 77°F on Wed afternoon, min 64°F on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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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