La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 CEST
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La Courance surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Courance sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Courance this week:

The surf forecast for La Courance over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Courance in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 2nd Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WSW
13
1
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
12
1
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
84
56
50
31
30
15
21
34
63
74
71
135
284
288
274
251
396
443
841
597
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
ENE
10
SE
10
WSW
10
E
10
E
0
SSW
15
E
10
SSE
15
WSW
20
N
10
NW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
25
W
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:22AM4.56m
3:45PM4.53m
3:57AM4.62m
4:14PM4.66m
4:27AM4.68m
4:40PM4.78m
4:55AM4.73m
5:08PM4.88m
5:24AM4.77m
5:38PM4.95m
5:56AM4.78m
6:11PM4.97m
6:30AM4.75m
6:45PM4.94m
Low Tide
8:43PM1.55m
9:14AM1.39m
9:38PM1.40m
10:03AM1.29m
10:26PM1.26m
10:47AM1.20m
11:09PM1.15m
11:27AM1.15m
11:49PM1.08m
12:05PM1.14m
00:27AM1.07m
12:41PM1.17m
1:03AM1.10m
1:17PM1.24m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
1
Temp °C
29
25
26
26
25
27
28
25
30
29
25
24
22
17
18
18
18
19
18
17
18
28
23
23
25
25
27
27
25
31
28
25
22
21
15
15
17
18
16
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
6
1
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
12
1
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.6
W
14
Energy kJ
100
84
56
50
31
30
15
14
34
63
74
71
40
284
288
274
251
396
129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.6
WSW
13
Energy kJ
4
1
21
13
9
135
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
Energy kJ
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
S
4
0.4
WNW
3
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2
4
3
443
841
597
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
3
77
63
3
72
149
156
65
72
3
22
98
0
0
103
0
62
170
103
0
150
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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Information about the La Courance Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Courance provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Courance can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Courance 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 Courance) 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 Courance 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 Courance is 7 km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Nazaire. Saint-Nazaire has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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