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Etretat surfForecast / Normandy / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Etretat surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Etretat sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The surf forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 12 | 117 | 155 | 0 | 236 | 45 | 6 | 595 | 287 | 202 | 74 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 23 | 11 | 43 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:22PM 6.33 | 6:58AM 6.43 | 7:54PM 6.54 | 8:17AM 6.73 | 8:58PM 6.94 | 9:13AM 7.14 | 9:44PM 7.34 | 9:56AM 7.52 | 10:20PM 7.68 | 10:32AM 7.82 | 10:52PM 7.93 | 11:05AM 8.02 | 11:23PM 8.08 | 11:37AM 8.09 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 3.22 | 1:43PM 2.80 | 2:21AM 2.88 | 2:53PM 2.34 | 3:21AM 2.36 | 3:45PM 1.84 | 4:08AM 1.86 | 4:28PM 1.44 | 4:48AM 1.48 | 5:07PM 1.19 | 5:24AM 1.24 | 5:42PM 1.09 | 5:58AM 1.16 | ||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | ||
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Information about the Etretat Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Etretat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Etretat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Etretat 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 (Etretat) 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 Etretat 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.
Etretat is 14 km (9 miles) from Fecamp. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fecamp. Fecamp has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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