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Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 18 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ecalgrain over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | |
130 | 410 | 56 | 388 | 471 | 808 | 2308 | 1487 | 822 | 387 | 267 | 196 | 198 | 423 | 305 | 231 | 208 | 156 | 116 | 83 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:04AM5.66m | 10:23PM5.74m | 10:51AM5.51m | 11:09PM5.58m | 11:41AM5.22m | 11:59PM5.30m | 12:35PM4.86m | 00:54AM4.96m | 1:38PM4.50m | 1:57AM4.62m | 2:51PM4.23m | 3:11AM4.36m | 4:09PM4.13m | 4:28AM4.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.05m | 5:12AM-0.14m | 5:33PM0.25m | 6:01AM0.05m | 6:22PM0.54m | 6:53AM0.34m | 7:15PM0.90m | 7:49AM0.69m | 8:13PM1.24m | 8:51AM1.01m | 9:18PM1.51m | 10:00AM1.24m | 10:32PM1.64m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:57 |
2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 6 | — | W 15 | W 17 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 130 | 119 | 42 | — | 4 | 24 | 324 | 1487 | 822 | 387 | 267 | 196 | 198 | 423 | 305 | 231 | 208 | 156 | 116 | 83 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 11 | SSW 4 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | S 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 80 | 410 | 38 | 388 | 471 | 808 | 2308 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 18 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 4 | 465 | 571 | 689 | 122 | 167 | 119 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 102 | 113 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
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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).
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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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