Ecalgrain surfForecast / Normandy / France

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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
11.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
W
8
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
32
30
15
6
6
4
4
7
3
3
1
4
8
7
6
2
2
2
1
4
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
E
15
E
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
NNE
0
NNE
5
E
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
E
25
E
25
ENE
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
off
off
off
High Tide
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
12:23PM4.31m
00:38AM4.37m
1:08PM4.04m
Low Tide
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
6:43AM1.20m
6:57PM1.49m
7:26AM1.45m
7:43PM1.73m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:33
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9:23
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
5
13
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
13
14
14
12
13
13
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
10
10
11
13
10
12
13
9
11
11
13
11
11
11
10
8
8
10
10
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
W
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
W
8
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
Energy kJ
57
32
30
15
6
6
4
1
7
1
3
1
4
8
7
6
2
2
2
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
4
3
3
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
1
4
2
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
8
55
166
57
167
629
192
166
247
167
167
251
166
166
166
213
213
273
524
549
636
Best forecast wave conditions in Normandy
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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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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