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
17.4° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chapelle this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Chapelle in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.5
ESE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
4
1.5
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.7
WNW
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
177
85
191
83
46
23
130
91
32
90
284
323
267
113
47
5
12
14
3
3
4
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
20
W
5
WSW
20
NW
20
NW
30
NW
10
WNW
10
NE
20
SE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
High Tide
9:09PM0.22m
8:54AM0.20m
9:42PM0.23m
9:22AM0.18m
10:15PM0.24m
9:51AM0.17m
10:49PM0.24m
10:19AM0.16m
11:27PM0.24m
10:46AM0.15m
00:09AM0.23m
11:13AM0.14m
00:59AM0.22m
11:43AM0.13m
Low Tide
3:11AM0.07m
3:06PM0.03m
3:52AM0.07m
3:30PM0.03m
4:33AM0.08m
3:56PM0.03m
5:14AM0.08m
4:24PM0.03m
5:57AM0.09m
4:54PM0.04m
6:47AM0.10m
5:29PM0.05m
7:52AM0.11m
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6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
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8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:52
5
8
2
13
1
Temp °C
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
15
15
16
15
19
17
15
18
18
16
18
14
15
14
14
12
12
13
13
13
14
10
9
11
12
18
15
10
13
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
6
1.7
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
118
85
191
83
7
1
240
198
113
47
5
1
1
3
3
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
52
1
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
4
1.5
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
0.2
NNE
2
0.5
W
3
0.7
WNW
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
177
46
23
130
91
32
90
284
323
267
1
4
12
14
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
109
410
146
146
425
252
312
514
146
92
410
92
51
25
422
163
445
267
211
409
Best forecast wave conditions in Languedoc-Roussillon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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