When should you surf Carcans today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 17h, with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Carcans surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Carcans (Gironde).
Best score today
—8h
Now
—15:00
Waves
2.3 m
13 s
Wind
6 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 2.3 m
Light
08:21 → 19:18
Best windows today
8h0/100
2.3 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
9h0/100
2.3 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
10h0/100
2.2 m · 12 s · 2 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 2.2 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 2.3 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 2.3 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 2.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 2.3 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 2.3 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 2.3 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · NW | low tide |
| 15:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 2.2 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | high tide |
| 21:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Carcans today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Carcans suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Carcans.