Surf Forecasts:
Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Joseph (Iles du Salut) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 55 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 42 | 77 | 56 | 67 | 101 | 81 | 116 | 68 | 55 | 49 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:07AM2.25m | 2:12PM2.24m | 2:33AM2.35m | 3:16PM2.39m | 3:31AM2.51m | 4:01PM2.57m | 4:16AM2.68m | 4:38PM2.74m | 4:54AM2.84m | 5:12PM2.89m | 5:30AM2.97m | 5:44PM3.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM1.66m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:20PM1.57m | 8:57AM1.37m | 9:22PM1.40m | 9:48AM1.22m | 10:07PM1.21m | 10:28AM1.06m | 10:45PM1.02m | 11:04AM0.93m | 11:20PM0.86m | 11:37AM0.83m | 11:55PM0.73m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 45 | 81 | 37 | 42 | 49 | 39 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 19 | NNE 18 | NNE 16 | NE 10 | E 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 53 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 68 | 55 | 49 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 9 | N 11 | N 14 | N 7 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | E 13 | NE 13 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 12 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 |
| kJ | 55 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 20 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 42 | 77 | 56 | 67 | 101 | 77 | 116 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1137 | 1115 | 1147 | 1152 | 1152 | 1608 | 1692 | 1182 | 1608 | 1692 | 1972 | 1258 | 1258 | 1152 | 1137 | 1047 | 1152 | 1152 | 1120 | 1120 |
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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).
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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.
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