When should you surf La Tortue today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 5h20, with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
La Tortue surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for La Tortue (La Réunion).
Best score today
906h
Now
8821:00
Waves
1.5 m
9 s
Wind
5 km/h
Sideshore · S
Tide
▲ 03:00 · ▲ 14:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 0.3 m
Light
05:47 → 18:22
Best windows today
5h2079/100
1.3 m · 9 s · 0 km/h
6h90/100
1.3 m · 9 s · 2 km/h
7h68/100
1.3 m · 9 s · 3 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 2 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 0 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 90 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 68 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 56 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 09:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 9 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.3 m · 9 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.3 m · 9 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.4 m · 9 s | 8 km/h · S | high tide |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 9 km/h · S | high tide |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 9 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 1 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 3 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 9 s | 6 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.5 m · 9 s | 7 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 23:00 | 88 | 1.5 m · 9 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at La Tortue today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 03:00 · ▲ 14:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is La Tortue 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 La Tortue.