Grande Trait surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 May 2026 CEST
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Grande Trait surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grande Trait sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is 3.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Grande Trait surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, W swell with 3,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grande Trait this week:

The surf forecast for Grande Trait over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grande Trait in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
WSW
13
1.1
W
12
1.4
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.8
W
7
2
W
7
1.5
W
9
1.7
WSW
6
2.3
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
W
15
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
63
73
70
165
341
537
293
251
198
392
289
431
356
194
557
561
2930
1739
1156
851
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NE
20
W
15
N
15
WNW
20
W
15
NW
15
SW
25
SW
40
WSW
35
W
35
W
25
W
45
SW
45
W
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
5
W
25
W
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:27PM4.04m
4:43AM4.00m
4:57PM4.15m
5:14AM4.05m
5:28PM4.21m
5:46AM4.06m
6:01PM4.23m
6:20AM4.03m
6:35PM4.20m
6:54AM3.95m
7:10PM4.13m
7:29AM3.84m
7:47PM4.02m
8:07AM3.71m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.64m
11:07AM0.65m
11:30PM0.58m
11:45AM0.63m
00:08AM0.56m
12:23PM0.65m
00:47AM0.59m
1:01PM0.71m
1:27AM0.67m
1:40PM0.80m
2:07AM0.78m
2:20PM0.91m
2:48AM0.91m
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
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9:53
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:58
9:59
10:00
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
14
6
Temp °C
29
26
22
24
21
17
19
19
17
18
18
18
18
17
17
18
17
17
16
15
16
29
25
23
24
19
14
16
16
15
15
14
12
11
12
10
11
9
10
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.8
WNW
7
1.1
W
12
1.4
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
W
13
Energy kJ
13
63
73
70
60
341
537
293
251
198
1156
851
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.7
WSW
13
Energy kJ
17
9
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
Energy kJ
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.5
N
3
0.2
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
SW
3
1.4
WSW
10
1.8
W
7
2
W
7
1.5
W
9
1.7
WSW
6
2.3
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
W
15
2.3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1
5
1
5
18
2
392
289
431
356
194
557
561
2930
1739
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
4
2
4
3
Distance (km)
72
72
0
96
3
3
152
3
104
152
216
380
444
190
374
425
431
425
156
96
96
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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Information about the Grande Trait Surf forecast

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

Grande Trait is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of La Baule-Escoublac. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Baule-Escoublac. La Baule-Escoublac has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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