Collignon surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 CEST
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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
12.6° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Collignon in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.9
E
5
0.1
W
16
0.5
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
0
3
1
1
34
5
6
21
28
27
114
284
282
275
90
31
1
363
352
295
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
NE
5
E
15
SE
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
NE
30
N
10
N
15
ESE
20
N
25
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:21PM4.30m
00:34AM4.33m
12:58PM4.03m
1:13AM4.08m
1:43PM3.78m
2:01AM3.85m
2:44PM3.59m
3:08AM3.69m
4:09PM3.54m
4:32AM3.69m
5:31PM3.72m
5:46AM3.88m
6:30PM4.04m
Low Tide
7:02PM1.22m
7:26AM1.16m
7:41PM1.45m
8:11AM1.38m
8:29PM1.67m
9:04AM1.54m
9:27PM1.82m
10:07AM1.59m
10:36PM1.85m
11:16AM1.50m
11:50PM1.71m
12:24PM1.27m
00:56AM1.42m
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part cloud
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6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
6:28
6:26
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9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
1
1
1
1
1
3
7
9
Temp °C
11
11
11
12
14
13
14
15
14
12
13
13
11
12
11
10
11
9
11
12
10
7
8
9
8
10
9
11
11
11
8
7
7
4
5
4
7
9
3
5
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
4
0.7
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
1.1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
1
25
3
1
1
1
1
4
18
16
14
11
1
2
2
90
31
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
6
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
1
5
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.3
E
3
0.9
E
5
0.4
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
0.7
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
1.5
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
Energy kJ
39
1
34
5
6
21
28
27
114
284
282
275
19
5
156
363
352
295
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
648
660
234
275
275
487
265
255
177
248
248
268
287
123
166
44
164
68
112
96
89
Best forecast wave conditions in Normandy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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.

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