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Grande Trait surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.7° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grande Trait in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grande Trait over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 15 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 3 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | |
73 | 208 | 186 | 77 | 71 | 117 | 63 | 57 | 50 | 90 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:42AM4.27m | 4:57PM4.27m | 5:09AM4.33m | 5:23PM4.37m | 5:37AM4.34m | 5:50PM4.41m | 6:06AM4.29m | 6:19PM4.38m | 6:36AM4.19m | 6:50PM4.29m | 7:08AM4.04m | 7:23PM4.13m | 7:42AM3.83m | 7:59PM3.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.45m | 10:58AM0.34m | 11:16PM0.34m | 11:34AM0.31m | 11:53PM0.30m | 12:09PM0.35m | 00:29AM0.34m | 12:44PM0.46m | 1:05AM0.45m | 1:19PM0.63m | 1:42AM0.63m | 1:56PM0.83m | 2:21AM0.85m | 2:35PM1.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
 | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | 9:25 |
3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
17 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 5 | S 4 | W 9 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 |
 kJ | 73 | 208 | 186 | 62 | 71 | 117 | 63 | 57 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 6 | — | 1 | 28 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 6 | S 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 65 | 62 | 77 | 42 | 56 | — | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | ESE 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | W 10 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 25 | 90 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 19 | — | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 64 | 125 | 92 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 64 | 71 | 108 | 167 | 156 | 105 | 154 | 71 | 96 | 66 | 118 | 154 | 92 | 796 |
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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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