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Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ecalgrain this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ecalgrain in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ecalgrain over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | N 3 | N 3 | W 6 | W 5 | |
39 | 59 | 57 | 50 | 51 | 57 | 32 | 30 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:29AM4.97m | 8:48PM5.10m | 9:03AM5.10m | 9:19PM5.22m | 9:35AM5.16m | 9:50PM5.26m | 10:08AM5.14m | 10:21PM5.20m | 10:40AM5.02m | 10:53PM5.07m | 11:13AM4.83m | 11:25PM4.87m | 11:47AM4.58m | 00:00AM4.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.53m | 3:24AM0.53m | 3:38PM0.49m | 3:56AM0.45m | 4:10PM0.52m | 4:28AM0.45m | 4:41PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.54m | 5:12PM0.78m | 5:32AM0.71m | 5:44PM0.99m | 6:06AM0.94m | 6:19PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
5 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | ENE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | NE 4 | W 8 | W 6 | W 5 |
 kJ | 39 | 59 | 49 | 14 | 51 | 57 | 32 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 38 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 22 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 268 | 167 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 16 | 9 | — | — | — | 28 | 52 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 8 | 8 | 113 | 232 | 8 | 213 | 57 | 166 | 167 | 250 | 213 | 234 | 246 | 242 | 247 | 699 | 269 | 247 | 260 | 223 |
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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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