Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 31 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 5th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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 Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
0.6
W
1.5
WSW
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
2
W
1.4
W
0.9
W
1
W
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)151413121212111110106712129121211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)63643621510410317424423821068151239670563919200110744671751861810
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
N
15
NW
20
WSW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
35
S
40
S
35
SW
35
W
20
W
15
ESE
30
SE
25
S
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:49PM
4.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:06PM
0.85
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:48--7:46--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--
Sunset-8:36--8:37--8:39--8:40--8:43--8:44--8:45-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10121481011989911111015141010991514
Feels °C (?)79113672353453751252108
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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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