Surf Forecasts:
Collignon surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WSW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Collignon in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Collignon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | W 8 | W 9 | E 5 | ENE 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 22 | 14 | 44 | 62 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 140 | 74 | 53 | 502 | 415 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:23PM3.42m | 6:18AM3.32m | 6:52PM3.55m | 7:33AM3.54m | 7:53PM3.84m | 8:24AM3.84m | 8:36PM4.18m | 9:02AM4.17m | 9:12PM4.52m | 9:35AM4.48m | 9:44PM4.82m | 10:06AM4.76m | 10:14PM5.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM2.08m | 00:14AM2.03m | 12:56PM2.05m | 1:47AM1.79m | 2:09PM1.77m | 2:40AM1.43m | 2:55PM1.42m | 3:19AM1.04m | 3:31PM1.07m | 3:53AM0.67m | 4:05PM0.77m | 4:25AM0.37m | 4:38PM0.52m | 4:57AM0.15m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | WNW 9 | W 9 | E 5 | WSW 8 | NE 4 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — |
9 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 53 | 14 | 1 | 74 | 53 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 4 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | ENE 4 | WSW 4 | W 8 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — |
12 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | NE 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | ENE 4 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | S 4 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
16 | 15 | 11 | 44 | 62 | 193 | 299 | 378 | 239 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 140 | 3 | 28 | 502 | 415 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 267 | 253 | 272 | 253 | 253 | 542 | 648 | 164 | 164 | 186 | 80 | 185 | 80 | 9 | 248 | 165 | 188 | 244 | 111 | 278 |
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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.











