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Collignon surfForecast / Normandy / France
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Collignon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Collignon sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Collignon this week:
The surf forecast for Collignon 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 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Collignon in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Collignon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Sat 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | ENE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | |
32 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 56 | 68 | 535 | 902 | 1193 | 47 | 41 | 77 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:41AM3.88m | 6:38PM3.89m | 6:52AM4.07m | 7:31PM4.15m | 7:43AM4.30m | 8:11PM4.41m | 8:23AM4.51m | 8:46PM4.64m | 8:59AM4.68m | 9:18PM4.81m | 9:33AM4.80m | 9:50PM4.92m | 10:07AM4.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM1.64m | 12:29PM1.24m | 1:03AM1.44m | 1:34PM1.02m | 2:01AM1.15m | 2:25PM0.80m | 2:48AM0.88m | 3:06PM0.63m | 3:27AM0.66m | 3:43PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.52m | 4:17PM0.50m | 4:35AM0.46m | 4:49PM0.54m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | 9:23 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | ENE 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
32 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 35 | 50 | 75 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 41 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | WNW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 11 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 16 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 |
1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 68 | 535 | 902 | 1193 | 1190 | 189 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 78 | 80 | 250 | 21 | 195 | 255 | 244 | 268 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 121 | 164 | 21 | 9 | 44 | 285 | 185 | 188 | 360 |
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Information about the Collignon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Collignon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Collignon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Collignon 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 (Collignon) 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 Collignon 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.
Collignon is 3 km (2 miles) from Tourlaville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tourlaville. Tourlaville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












