Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ecalgrain in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 4th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
1
W
1.1
W
0.6
W
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
W
2.2
W
3
WSW
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)161515141312121211111010688101211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)63588262343621514110310119823124968310497511913243016031011489196
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
25
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
15
N
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SSW
45
S
40
SSW
35
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
SE
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
4.73
8:26AM
5.02
8:51PM
5.05
9:01AM
5.28
9:22PM
5.28
9:33AM
5.44
9:51PM
5.43
10:04AM
5.50
10:20PM
5.47
10:35AM
5.44
10:50PM
5.39
11:05AM
5.27
11:19PM
5.21
11:36AM
5.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:18PM
0.66
2:37AM
0.76
2:59PM
0.34
3:16AM
0.46
3:35PM
0.15
3:51AM
0.26
4:08PM
0.08
4:23AM
0.18
4:39PM
0.14
4:54AM
0.22
5:08PM
0.30
5:23AM
0.37
5:37PM
0.54
5:53AM
0.60
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:48--7:46--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35
Sunset8:35--8:36--8:37--8:39--8:40--8:43--8:44--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
light rain
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-----------------31--
Temp. °C11119121491011111091012129151489910
Feels °C (?)5369115787644550762672
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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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