Dunkerque Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.06° N 2.36° E

Issued: 1 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunkerque sea temperature is
19.1° C

3.8°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunkerque this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dunkerque in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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)
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
5
0.2
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
28
3
6
8
8
7
27
15
14
7
24
24
37
21
32
128
79
175
179
80
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
W
5
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
20
NNE
15
E
20
ENE
30
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:08PM5.32m
6:38AM5.24m
6:56PM5.21m
7:31AM5.11m
7:53PM5.11m
8:33AM5.02m
8:58PM5.06m
9:40AM5.02m
10:07PM5.13m
10:46AM5.13m
11:13PM5.32m
11:48AM5.34m
00:15AM5.60m
12:44PM5.60m
Low Tide
00:57AM1.10m
1:21PM1.43m
1:45AM1.20m
2:10PM1.54m
2:38AM1.29m
3:07PM1.61m
3:39AM1.35m
4:12PM1.60m
4:49AM1.32m
5:23PM1.47m
6:01AM1.18m
6:33PM1.22m
7:08AM0.96m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:05
10:05
10:04
10:04
10:02
10:01
10:00
 mm
Temp °C
27
25
21
25
26
21
24
24
24
25
25
26
27
24
22
23
20
18
18
16
17
Feels °C
21
19
18
21
23
21
22
22
24
23
22
24
22
19
19
19
15
15
13
9
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.2
N
6
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
N
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
6
Energy kJ
2
3
3
6
5
8
7
27
15
14
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.3
N
7
0.1
SW
5
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
3
8
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
Energy kJ
39
28
3
5
2
7
24
24
37
21
32
128
79
175
179
80
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)
397
504
559
559
505
485
385
232
385
385
496
435
385
459
461
485
502
469
782
579
237
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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