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Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ecalgrain in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ecalgrain over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 8 | WSW 4 | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | S 5 | SW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | |
1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 94 | 586 | 389 | 40 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 10:21PM5.20m | 10:40AM5.02m | 10:53PM5.07m | 11:13AM4.83m | 11:25PM4.87m | 11:47AM4.58m | 00:00AM4.62m | 12:23PM4.31m | 00:38AM4.37m | 1:08PM4.04m | 1:27AM4.12m | 2:09PM3.83m | 2:33AM3.96m | 3:32PM3.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59AM0.54m | 5:12PM0.78m | 5:32AM0.71m | 5:44PM0.99m | 6:06AM0.94m | 6:19PM1.23m | 6:43AM1.20m | 6:57PM1.49m | 7:26AM1.45m | 7:43PM1.73m | 8:19AM1.64m | 8:41PM1.92m | 9:24AM1.73m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | 9:37 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | ENE 4 | NNW 3 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | ENE 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 15 | W 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | W 12 | W 6 | W 5 |
 kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | — | — | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 16 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 5 | S 5 | SW 7 | W 7 | — | N 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 12 | 93 | 140 | 66 | 33 | — | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 94 | 586 | 389 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 166 | 158 | 244 | 240 | 260 | 265 | 624 | 147 | 213 | 252 | 547 | 561 | 250 | 273 | 234 | 166 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 55 |
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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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