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Pontaillac Surf Forecast
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Pontaillac surf Forecast / Charente Maritime / France
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontaillac this week:
The surf forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontaillac in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 6th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontaillac over the next 12 days.
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 214 | 288 | 246 | 273 | 134 | 131 | 703 | 559 | 142 | 112 | 49 | 39 | 44 | 37 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 51 | 73 | 77 | 66 | 43 | 41 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:52PM 3.69 | 3:08AM 4.06 | 3:40PM 4.00 | 3:57AM 4.31 | 4:24PM 4.25 | 4:42AM 4.46 | 5:06PM 4.40 | 5:26AM 4.48 | 5:46PM 4.44 | 6:09AM 4.38 | 6:26PM 4.37 | 6:52AM 4.16 | 7:07PM 4.19 | 7:35AM 3.87 | 7:49PM 3.94 | 8:22AM 3.55 | 8:36PM 3.65 | 9:17AM 3.23 | 9:36PM 3.38 | 10:30AM 2.99 | 10:55PM 3.18 | 11:51AM 2.89 | 12:15AM 3.12 | 1:02PM 2.93 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:30PM 0.61 | 9:03AM 0.23 | 9:23PM 0.27 | 9:51AM -0.02 | 10:11PM -0.01 | 10:36AM -0.17 | 10:57PM -0.19 | 11:19AM -0.19 | 11:41PM -0.23 | 12:01PM -0.09 | 12:25AM -0.14 | 12:43PM 0.11 | 1:09AM 0.07 | 1:26PM 0.39 | 1:55AM 0.37 | 2:11PM 0.69 | 2:43AM 0.70 | 3:00PM 1.00 | 3:37AM 1.01 | 3:55PM 1.26 | 4:39AM 1.24 | 5:00PM 1.42 | 5:49AM 1.33 | |||||||||||||
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 |
| Sunset | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 7 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pontaillac Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontaillac provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontaillac can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontaillac 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 (Pontaillac) 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 Pontaillac 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.
Pontaillac is 2 km (1 miles) from Royan. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in Royan. Royan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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