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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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 26th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Collignon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | ENE 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | |
61 | 59 | 51 | 101 | 72 | 67 | 59 | 35 | 64 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 35 | 31 | 89 | 184 | 220 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:53PM3.95m | 6:09AM3.99m | 6:47PM4.08m | 7:03AM4.08m | 7:31PM4.24m | 7:48AM4.20m | 8:10PM4.39m | 8:29AM4.33m | 8:47PM4.53m | 9:07AM4.44m | 9:22PM4.63m | 9:44AM4.52m | 9:58PM4.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM1.21m | 00:20AM1.47m | 12:50PM1.20m | 1:23AM1.33m | 1:45PM1.13m | 2:14AM1.15m | 2:32PM1.05m | 2:58AM0.99m | 3:13PM0.97m | 3:37AM0.85m | 3:51PM0.91m | 4:13AM0.75m | 4:27PM0.88m | 4:49AM0.69m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
61 | 42 | 25 | 101 | 72 | 67 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 35 | 31 | 89 | 184 | 220 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | NE 4 | W 15 | W 3 | W 8 | — | E 4 | WNW 14 | — | — | — |
21 | 59 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 36 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | W 13 | W 15 | — | WNW 12 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 29 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | E 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
4 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 64 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 14 | 49 | 31 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 68 | 76 | 68 | 271 | 255 | 257 | 164 | 164 | 44 | 185 | 185 | 24 | 0 |
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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.











