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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Tortue this week:
The surf forecast for La Tortue over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Tortue in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tortue over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 162 | 165 | 141 | 198 | 184 | 117 | 308 | 236 | 355 | 215 | 228 | 260 | 120 | 211 | 253 | 204 | 225 | 144 | 156 | 118 | 334 | 251 | 166 | 288 | 426 | 417 | 295 | 386 | 386 | 400 | 458 | 506 | 595 | 611 | 645 | 767 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:24PM 0.28 | 1:25AM 0.21 | 12:32PM 0.27 | 3:21AM 0.24 | 12:33PM 0.27 | 4:50AM 0.29 | 12:21PM 0.27 | 5:46AM 0.32 | 6:27AM 0.35 | 7:04AM 0.37 | 7:42AM 0.38 | 8:22AM 0.39 | 9:01AM 0.39 | 2:41PM 0.35 | 9:34AM 0.38 | 3:49PM 0.34 | 10:02AM 0.36 | 5:08PM 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:21PM 0.10 | 6:35AM 0.17 | 8:45PM 0.04 | 7:45AM 0.23 | 9:11PM -0.02 | 10:23AM 0.27 | 9:41PM -0.07 | 10:13PM -0.12 | 10:49PM -0.16 | 11:26PM -0.19 | 12:05AM -0.22 | 12:46AM -0.24 | 1:45PM 0.35 | 1:27AM -0.25 | 2:22PM 0.33 | 2:08AM -0.22 | 3:12PM 0.29 | 2:50AM -0.17 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the La Tortue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Tortue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Tortue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Tortue 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 (La Tortue) 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 La Tortue 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.
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