Gigaro surfForecast / Mediterranean – Cote d'Azur / France

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Gigaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gigaro sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gigaro this week:

The surf forecast for Gigaro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gigaro in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.8
E
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
6
1
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
2
1
1
1
68
61
50
86
35
18
6
7
30
23
21
7
2
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
10
W
5
W
15
SE
10
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
10
NE
10
S
25
SW
15
W
10
NNW
10
SE
5
N
10
NE
15
E
20
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:34AM0.21m
10:23PM0.26m
10:02AM0.20m
10:57PM0.25m
10:31AM0.19m
11:35PM0.25m
11:00AM0.18m
00:17AM0.24m
11:30AM0.16m
1:07AM0.23m
12:04PM0.15m
2:06AM0.22m
12:55PM0.14m
3:13AM0.22m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.02m
4:33AM0.08m
4:12PM0.03m
5:12AM0.09m
4:41PM0.03m
5:53AM0.10m
5:13PM0.04m
6:40AM0.11m
5:48PM0.05m
7:40AM0.12m
6:31PM0.06m
9:00AM0.13m
7:25PM0.07m
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rain showers
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6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
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8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:40
8:42
1
8
8
1
3
9
1
Temp °C
17
17
17
18
18
17
14
15
15
15
17
17
17
19
18
17
19
18
17
19
18
12
13
16
16
15
15
8
10
11
12
16
17
15
13
13
15
18
17
15
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
6
1
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.5
S
5
0.5
WSW
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
68
61
50
86
35
14
6
7
12
14
7
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
E
4
0.4
NE
3
0.2
E
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
3
3
2
5
2
2
13
21
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.3
E
2
0.7
E
4
1
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
S
5
0.3
SW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
26
13
1
14
45
12
8
18
3
30
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
238
646
449
307
533
0
51
226
32
51
221
221
198
303
51
85
303
283
283
661
208
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Azur
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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Information about the Gigaro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gigaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gigaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gigaro 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 (Gigaro) 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 Gigaro 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.

Gigaro is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Saint-Raphael. If you plan a holiday in Cote d'Azur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Raphael. Saint-Raphael has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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