Dunkerque Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.06° N 2.36° E

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunkerque sea temperature is
15.8° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Dunkerque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dunkerque surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunkerque this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dunkerque in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.9
SW
5
0.4
N
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.1
N
7
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
67
31
38
31
15
26
9
3
3
3
1
6
5
2
0
1
0
0
15
11
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
N
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
NW
10
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
SE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
2:15AM6.22m
2:39PM6.11m
3:04AM6.28m
3:27PM6.09m
3:54AM6.22m
4:16PM5.97m
4:45AM6.04m
5:06PM5.77m
5:38AM5.77m
5:58PM5.52m
6:33AM5.45m
6:54PM5.26m
7:32AM5.14m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.53m
9:08AM0.41m
9:31PM0.38m
10:00AM0.40m
10:21PM0.34m
10:50AM0.50m
11:11PM0.40m
11:40AM0.68m
00:01AM0.55m
12:30PM0.92m
00:52AM0.77m
1:20PM1.19m
1:44AM1.01m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:08
 mm
2
1
5
Temp °C
18
19
16
18
19
19
22
21
21
23
24
26
31
25
22
23
23
25
33
34
32
Feels °C
16
16
13
16
16
15
19
19
21
22
23
26
30
26
21
21
22
26
33
34
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.6
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
48
67
31
38
26
15
8
7
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
15
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
W
4
0.3
NW
3
0.9
SW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
Energy kJ
3
3
9
2
31
13
26
9
1
1
6
5
2
4
10
29
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
1
1
1
Distance (km)
184
72
220
399
232
310
337
212
337
338
338
310
398
313
398
444
338
397
397
725
801
Best forecast wave conditions in Nord - Pas de Calais
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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Information about the Dunkerque Surf forecast

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

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