Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 Mar 2026 CET
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Ecalgrain surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ecalgrain sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ecalgrain this week:

The surf forecast for Ecalgrain over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ecalgrain in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 17th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1.4
WNW
1.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
Period(s) (?)14141312117201816151413191614131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16209745513301493311290125913012151955695621489598284219110694221
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
WSW
40
SW
35
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
SE
25
E
30
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
3.66
6:09AM
4.00
6:43PM
4.08
6:53AM
4.45
7:20PM
4.54
7:28AM
4.91
7:53PM
4.98
8:01AM
5.33
8:24PM
5.36
8:34AM
5.67
8:55PM
5.66
9:07AM
5.89
9:28PM
5.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:45AM
2.05
12:11AM
1.98
12:43PM
1.56
12:59AM
1.51
1:23PM
1.03
1:38AM
1.02
1:59PM
0.52
2:14AM
0.57
2:34PM
0.09
2:50AM
0.19
3:09PM
-0.21
3:25AM
-0.07
3:45PM
-0.35
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-7:09--7:10--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:17--7:19-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----1----------------
Temp. °C8899109109991413111313101111898
Feels °C (?)4463314252111057745501-1
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Information about the Ecalgrain Surf forecast

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

Ecalgrain is 21 km (13 miles) from Equeurdreville-Hainneville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Equeurdreville-Hainneville. Equeurdreville-Hainneville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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