
Surf Forecasts:
Ecalgrain surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with W swell.
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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ecalgrain in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ecalgrain over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | S 4 | WSW 9 |
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87 | 80 | 71 | 66 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:45PM4.33m | 5:30AM4.40m | 5:44PM4.57m | 6:16AM4.68m | 6:29PM4.79m | 6:54AM4.94m | 7:08PM4.98m | 7:27AM5.13m | 7:44PM5.12m | 8:00AM5.26m | 8:18PM5.18m | 8:32AM5.30m | 8:51PM5.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM1.10m | 11:52AM1.25m | 00:19AM0.85m | 12:43PM0.92m | 1:04AM0.64m | 1:26PM0.66m | 1:44AM0.51m | 2:04PM0.47m | 2:20AM0.46m | 2:40PM0.38m | 2:54AM0.49m | 3:13PM0.39m | 3:27AM0.58m | |||||||
— | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 3 | NNE 4 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
87 | 80 | 71 | 66 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 73 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | ENE 4 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NE 3 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
2 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 18 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 16 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | S 4 | S 4 |
385 | 181 | 106 | 60 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 60 | 152 | 237 | 206 | 10 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 119 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 57 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 232 | 166 | 213 | 253 | 624 | 309 | 309 | 309 | 244 | 241 |
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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.
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