La Chapelle surfForecast / Mediterranean – Languedoc-Roussillon / France

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La Chapelle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Chapelle sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chapelle this week:

The surf forecast for La Chapelle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Chapelle in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 10th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.9
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.8
SE
6
2.1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
190
34
17
17
5
2
4
2
13
8
11
13
40
21
15
71
221
422
63
20
Wind (km/h)
10
S
30
WNW
20
WNW
10
SSW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
SSW
10
ESE
15
E
25
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
25
S
5
SE
20
NNE
15
N
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
glassy
off
off
High Tide
11:27PM0.24m
10:46AM0.15m
00:09AM0.23m
11:13AM0.14m
00:59AM0.22m
11:43AM0.13m
1:57AM0.21m
12:33PM0.13m
3:01AM0.21m
2:06PM0.12m
4:02AM0.21m
4:00PM0.12m
4:54AM0.22m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.03m
5:57AM0.09m
4:54PM0.04m
6:47AM0.10m
5:29PM0.05m
7:52AM0.11m
6:09PM0.05m
9:17AM0.12m
7:00PM0.06m
10:41AM0.11m
8:07PM0.07m
11:29AM0.10m
9:27PM0.08m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
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8:49
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
6
21
1
3
5
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
17
16
16
19
19
16
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
17
18
20
18
18
15
16
13
14
13
12
16
14
14
15
14
15
14
15
14
14
13
15
19
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.9
S
5
0.1
S
9
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
198
190
34
17
17
5
2
4
1
13
8
2
40
2
63
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.2
S
5
0.3
SW
3
0.1
SE
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
54
21
5
8
4
2
2
1
2
38
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
4
1
1
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
7
0.9
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.7
S
5
0.7
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.8
SE
6
2.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
278
23
7
1
5
1
11
13
21
15
71
221
422
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
2
1
1
Distance (km)
240
107
111
337
160
138
220
389
368
409
409
413
514
409
440
414
146
51
146
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Languedoc-Roussillon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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Information about the La Chapelle Surf forecast

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

La Chapelle is 3 km (2 miles) from Sete. If you plan a holiday in Languedoc-Roussillon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sete. Sete has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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