Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
11.0° 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 (Apr 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Tue
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.5
W
1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)16151314121111614141314131312141313121010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15299583314852401183961168255812847031866201113081723905534330156418
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
15
WSW
30
WNW
25
N
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
35
WNW
40
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
4.62
12:41PM
4.32
12:56AM
4.26
1:22PM
3.94
1:44AM
3.91
2:26PM
3.60
3:07AM
3.65
4:23PM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
1.18
6:56AM
1.26
7:10PM
1.54
7:36AM
1.62
7:53PM
1.89
8:32AM
1.94
9:00PM
2.17
9:59AM
2.10
10:43PM
2.24
Tue
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18
Sunset8:46--8:49--8:50--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:57--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------11-1--1---
Temp. °C20211819191511108121411910910101010109
Feels °C (?)1720171817135328117012456567
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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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