When should you surf Pontaillac today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 19h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Pontaillac surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Pontaillac (Charente Maritime).
Best score today
889h
Now
2516:00
Waves
1.2 m
13 s
Wind
9 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 2.6 m
Light
08:21 → 19:17
Best windows today
9h88/100
1.2 m · 12 s · 1 km/h
10h50/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 5 km/h
11h75/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 6 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · W | low tide |
| 03:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 19 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 21:00 | 63 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 63 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.0 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Pontaillac today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Pontaillac 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 Pontaillac.