The Bowl surfForecast / Saint Martin / Netherlands Antilles

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AST
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The Bowl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bowl sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
526
422
392
413
407
318
270
256
329
320
287
306
381
323
315
352
320
352
367
419
336
Wind (km/h)
35
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
25
SE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:14AM0.40m
9:31AM0.20m
00:58AM0.38m
11:52AM0.22m
1:37AM0.36m
1:26PM0.24m
2:10AM0.33m
2:52PM0.27m
2:35AM0.30m
4:11PM0.29m
2:53AM0.28m
5:21PM0.32m
3:04AM0.25m
Low Tide
3:48PM-0.00m
8:54AM0.20m
4:45PM0.04m
8:20AM0.20m
5:46PM0.09m
8:36AM0.18m
6:55PM0.14m
9:00AM0.16m
8:20PM0.19m
9:28AM0.14m
9:59PM0.22m
9:58AM0.11m
11:33PM0.23m
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
1
1
1
4
1
3
11
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
23
24
23
24
24
24
25
26
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
15
Energy kJ
5
2
4
4
3
3
11
9
15
17
7
2
11
8
11
8
16
7
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
3
6
6
13
12
10
8
3
5
12
8
10
8
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
14
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
5
1
3
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
526
422
392
413
407
318
270
256
329
320
287
306
381
323
315
352
320
352
367
419
336
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
312
312
312
312
312
335
312
166
343
912
240
343
802
682
320
449
240
312
449
919
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands Antilles
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 (The Bowl) 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 The Bowl 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 Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bowl, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin, consider staying in Marigot which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Philipsburg which is 12 km (7 miles) away, The Valley, Gustavia and Basseterre.

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