Cargese surfForecast / Mediterranean – Corsica / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CEST
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Cargese surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cargese sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cargese this week:

The surf forecast for Cargese over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cargese in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cargese over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
5
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
W
3
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.8
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
15
14
14
21
11
3
3
1
1
0
6
6
12
44
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
E
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
SE
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
W
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SE
5
SSE
10
W
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
SE
20
W
15
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:35AM0.26m
2:09PM0.16m
4:00AM0.26m
4:00PM0.15m
5:18AM0.26m
5:39PM0.16m
6:17AM0.27m
6:46PM0.18m
7:03AM0.27m
7:35PM0.20m
7:40AM0.27m
8:16PM0.22m
8:12AM0.27m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.12m
8:20PM0.07m
11:16AM0.11m
9:48PM0.08m
12:27PM0.09m
11:12PM0.08m
1:12PM0.07m
00:19AM0.07m
1:46PM0.06m
1:13AM0.07m
2:14PM0.04m
2:00AM0.07m
2:40PM0.03m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
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8:13
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
1
Temp °C
18
17
18
17
16
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
18
17
15
16
15
14
14
15
15
14
15
14
15
15
16
17
17
14
15
16
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
5
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
W
3
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
7
3
1
1
1
15
14
14
21
3
3
1
1
2
6
6
12
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
11
1
2
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
267
204
322
331
452
852
201
453
928
198
834
944
1098
823
944
834
854
928
835
834
864
Best forecast wave conditions in Corsica
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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Information about the Cargese Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cargese provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cargese can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cargese 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 (Cargese) 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 Cargese 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Corsica? If you are looking for accommodation near Cargese, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Corsica, consider staying in Ajaccio which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Corsica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Calvi which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Propriano, Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio.

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