Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France

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Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere this week:

The surf forecast for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
!
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
4
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.7
W
2
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)14131515151414131211109101013121615141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12157843326391838702787157910945563443842492712779321129337128421454958625
Wind
(km/h)
45
NW
30
WNW
15
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
WNW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NE
5
ENE
15
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
1.63
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--
Sunset-8:45--8:46--8:47--8:50--8:51--8:52--8:53-
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
----11---------------
Temp. °C121111111112111212121313141414141314131616
Feels °C (?)7347689688910121211121211111311
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Information about the Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere Surf forecast

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

Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere is 28 km (17 miles) from La Pallice. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Pallice. La Pallice has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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