La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.9°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 (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Courance in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
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)
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
176
173
114
75
45
40
38
36
22
22
12
42
60
78
77
72
41
50
43
34
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
N
15
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NE
30
NNE
20
ENE
15
SE
5
E
10
S
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:02AM4.22m
2:02PM4.13m
2:21AM4.41m
3:02PM4.35m
3:17AM4.64m
3:48PM4.57m
4:00AM4.82m
4:23PM4.75m
4:33AM4.95m
4:50PM4.89m
4:59AM5.03m
5:12PM5.01m
5:22AM5.07m
Low Tide
5:47PM1.79m
6:31AM1.62m
7:02PM1.84m
7:47AM1.58m
8:15PM1.69m
8:54AM1.39m
9:18PM1.43m
9:49AM1.16m
10:09PM1.17m
10:34AM0.97m
10:53PM0.96m
11:15AM0.85m
11:34PM0.83m
11:52AM0.81m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
cloud
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7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
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9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:17
9:19
2
1
8
Temp °C
21
21
14
20
20
14
19
19
13
19
19
13
17
17
12
14
14
15
15
13
12
18
18
10
18
18
10
18
17
8
14
16
7
11
12
8
12
14
15
14
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
204
176
173
114
75
45
40
38
36
22
22
12
11
60
78
77
72
41
40
22
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
5
2
3
1
9
42
15
6
6
26
50
43
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
3
10
8
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NE
2
0.3
NE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
2
2
1
3
8
5
10
20
13
18
25
19
14
11
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
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
3
0
0
0
65
65
72
62
72
65
170
82
93
3
63
3
72
149
91
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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