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Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) surfForecast / French Guiana / French Guiana
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Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 275 | 311 | 299 | 449 | 437 | 362 | 1393 | 523 | 406 | 388 | 645 | 209 | 678 | 279 | 248 | 277 | 233 | 200 | 200 | 153 | 139 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:43PM 3.05 | 7:55AM 3.09 | 8:24PM 2.93 | 8:35AM 2.97 | 9:08PM 2.74 | 9:20AM 2.80 | 10:01PM 2.54 | 10:16AM 2.59 | 11:11PM 2.35 | 11:34AM 2.41 | 12:49AM 2.26 | 1:17PM 2.36 | 2:24AM 2.34 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 0.81 | 2:11PM 0.69 | 2:26AM 0.95 | 2:55PM 0.84 | 3:09AM 1.13 | 3:45PM 1.03 | 4:02AM 1.34 | 4:49PM 1.23 | 5:15AM 1.51 | 6:17PM 1.37 | 6:57AM 1.58 | 7:56PM 1.37 | 8:33AM 1.47 | ||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | ||
| Sunset | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 14 | ||
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | ||
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Information about the Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) 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 (Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut)) 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 Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) 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.
Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Kourou. If you plan a holiday in French Guiana, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kourou. Kourou has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












