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Soulac-sur-Mer surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Soulac-sur-Mer surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Soulac-sur-Mer sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Soulac-sur-Mer this week:
The surf forecast for Soulac-sur-Mer over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Soulac-sur-Mer 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Soulac-sur-Mer over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | |
119 | 110 | 141 | 98 | 174 | 206 | 261 | 134 | 129 | 84 | 51 | 28 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 38 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:29PM3.82m | 4:42AM3.93m | 5:00PM3.90m | 5:13AM3.93m | 5:27PM3.93m | 5:41AM3.88m | 5:52PM3.91m | 6:07AM3.79m | 6:16PM3.85m | 6:33AM3.66m | 6:42PM3.74m | 7:00AM3.50m | 7:10PM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.43m | 10:07PM0.44m | 10:28AM0.32m | 10:45PM0.31m | 11:03AM0.27m | 11:22PM0.25m | 11:38AM0.29m | 11:58PM0.26m | 12:13PM0.37m | 00:34AM0.34m | 12:49PM0.51m | 1:11AM0.50m | 1:26PM0.69m | 1:50AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
12 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 119 | 110 | 141 | 98 | 91 | 206 | 261 | 134 | 129 | 84 | 51 | 28 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 19 | W 16 | W 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 7 | 85 | 174 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | S 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 59 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 48 | 57 | 223 | 57 |
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Information about the Soulac-sur-Mer Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Soulac-sur-Mer provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Soulac-sur-Mer can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Soulac-sur-Mer 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 (Soulac-sur-Mer) 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 Soulac-sur-Mer 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Gironde? If you are looking for accommodation near Soulac-sur-Mer, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in Royan which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pauillac which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Saintes, Rochefort and Tonnay Charente.
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