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Soulac-sur-Mer surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 27 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
15.7° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Soulac-sur-Mer in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Soulac-sur-Mer over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | |
23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 97 | 119 | 150 | 141 | 137 | 174 | 206 | 200 | 132 | 119 | 84 | 55 | 30 | 22 | 48 | 17 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:12PM3.52m | 3:28AM3.79m | 3:54PM3.70m | 4:08AM3.88m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.84m | 9:10AM0.60m | 9:26PM0.62m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 |
 | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | 9:14 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
18 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 4 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
 kJ | 23 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 97 | 119 | 150 | 141 | 137 | 89 | 206 | 200 | 132 | 119 | 84 | 55 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 19 | W 16 | W 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 85 | 174 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | — | 14 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | NW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 4 | — | NW 10 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | 48 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 57 | 25 | 74 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 74 | 9 | 256 | 0 | 0 |
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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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