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La Cote Sauvage Surf Forecast
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La Cote Sauvage surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Cote Sauvage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Cote Sauvage sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Cote Sauvage this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Cote Sauvage in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. 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 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Cote Sauvage over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 12 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | |
6 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 71 | 35 | 33 | 42 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 51 | 74 | 107 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:55AM3.38m | 9:24PM3.50m | 10:14AM3.19m | 11:38PM3.39m | 12:51PM3.25m | 1:11AM3.54m | 1:53PM3.49m | 2:06AM3.80m | 2:40PM3.80m | 2:52AM4.11m | 3:22PM4.14m | 3:35AM4.43m | 4:01PM4.46m | 4:17AM4.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM1.39m | 4:36AM1.41m | 4:58PM1.52m | 5:38AM1.44m | 6:02PM1.51m | 6:44AM1.32m | 7:08PM1.35m | 7:46AM1.05m | 8:09PM1.06m | 8:42AM0.71m | 9:04PM0.70m | 9:32AM0.36m | 9:54PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
12 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 22 | — | 20 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | W 7 | W 7 | S 3 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | E 2 | SSE 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 29 | 71 | 35 | 33 | 42 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 51 | 74 | 107 | 142 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 189 | 39 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 295 | 227 | 113 | 265 | 54 | 16 | 224 | 281 | 282 | 264 | 751 | 280 | 264 | 260 | 25 |
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Information about the La Cote Sauvage Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Cote Sauvage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Cote Sauvage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Cote Sauvage 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 Cote Sauvage) 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 Cote Sauvage 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 Cote Sauvage is 20 km (12 miles) from Royan. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in Royan. Royan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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