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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Ferret this week:
The surf forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Ferret in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Ferret over the next 12 days.
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 70 | 65 | 39 | 23 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 87 | 269 | 240 | 471 | 452 | 588 | 984 | 1518 | 1841 | 1468 | 1492 | 1439 | 725 | 400 | 294 | 160 | 89 | 50 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 4.06 | 6:01AM 4.01 | 6:19PM 4.01 | 6:45AM 3.83 | 7:01PM 3.87 | 7:29AM 3.57 | 7:44PM 3.65 | 8:16AM 3.28 | 8:31PM 3.40 | 9:07AM 3.00 | 9:25PM 3.15 | 10:08AM 2.77 | 10:31PM 2.95 | 11:22AM 2.64 | 11:46PM 2.85 | 12:38PM 2.64 | 12:57AM 2.87 | 1:40PM 2.74 | 1:55AM 2.97 | 2:29PM 2.90 | 2:41AM 3.10 | 3:08PM 3.08 | 3:20AM 3.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:38PM -0.10 | 11:58AM 0.04 | 12:22AM -0.02 | 12:39PM 0.23 | 1:06AM 0.17 | 1:22PM 0.47 | 1:52AM 0.43 | 2:06PM 0.74 | 2:42AM 0.72 | 2:55PM 1.00 | 3:38AM 0.98 | 3:53PM 1.22 | 4:45AM 1.17 | 5:03PM 1.34 | 5:59AM 1.22 | 6:18PM 1.35 | 7:07AM 1.16 | 7:24PM 1.24 | 8:01AM 1.02 | 8:17PM 1.08 | 8:44AM 0.87 | 9:00PM 0.90 | 9:23AM 0.72 | |||||||||||||
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 |
| Sunset | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 8 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cap Ferret Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cap Ferret provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Ferret can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Ferret 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 (Cap Ferret) 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 Cap Ferret 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.
Cap Ferret is 7 km (4 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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