Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

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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
11.3° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Monday (Apr 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1
W
0.9
W
1
W
1.3
WSW
2.1
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)881016151412111010999912121514131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)897145619164069314411614853691711211511251682661187145527941559734469237
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
45
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
2.10
10:43PM
2.24
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-8:52--8:54--8:57--8:58--9:00--9:00--9:02-
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---1-11------1------1
Temp. °C10910910109101091214121412101212111213
Feels °C (?)1-2-103646637107865899810
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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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