Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 09 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
11.2° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 14s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 10th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, near gales from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
W
0.9
W
2.4
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.7
WSW
1.4
W
1.9
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.7
WSW
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)116141414715101615138898101111111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3892461106682293508387925394121233812373832215881472162741883967242496
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
40
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
30
S
35
WNW
45
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
20
W
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
W
30
NW
20
N
10
WNW
15
S
35
S
30
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscrossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44AM
3.91
2:26PM
3.60
3:07AM
3.65
4:23PM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
1.89
8:32AM
1.94
9:00PM
2.17
9:59AM
2.10
10:43PM
2.24
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13
Sunset8:50--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:57--8:58--9:00--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------1-21-121-------
Temp. °C1110791110991010109101089910151212
Feels °C (?)533562-2-223524326631098
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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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