La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 30 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
19.7° C
(Which is 4.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

La Courance surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with WSW swell.

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 Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
WSW
13
1.1
W
12
1.3
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
11
1
W
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.8
W
7
2.3
W
8
1.7
W
9
1.6
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
2
W
11
1.5
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
70
165
341
464
293
251
242
339
297
585
440
418
476
574
589
994
553
205
811
1094
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
W
15
N
10
W
25
W
15
NW
10
SW
20
WSW
30
SW
35
W
40
WNW
25
WNW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
30
W
off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross
High Tide
5:08PM4.88m
5:24AM4.77m
5:38PM4.95m
5:56AM4.78m
6:11PM4.97m
6:30AM4.75m
6:45PM4.94m
7:05AM4.68m
7:20PM4.85m
7:41AM4.57m
7:57PM4.73m
8:19AM4.43m
8:37PM4.58m
Low Tide
11:27AM1.15m
11:49PM1.08m
12:05PM1.14m
00:27AM1.07m
12:41PM1.17m
1:03AM1.10m
1:17PM1.24m
1:39AM1.18m
1:52PM1.34m
2:16AM1.28m
2:29PM1.45m
2:54AM1.39m
3:08PM1.56m
3:36AM1.49m
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
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9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:58
9:59
10:00
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2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
21
22
22
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
17
17
19
18
17
18
18
19
20
20
22
21
20
15
15
15
16
15
16
11
11
10
13
14
13
11
13
14
13
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.9
W
6
1.1
W
12
1.3
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.1
W
18
2
W
11
1.5
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
Energy kJ
73
70
68
341
464
293
251
242
6
994
553
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.7
WSW
13
Energy kJ
9
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
4
0.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.8
W
7
2.3
W
8
1.7
W
9
1.6
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
6
2.3
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
9
Energy kJ
2
15
123
339
297
585
440
418
476
574
589
669
349
187
811
1094
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
156
0
91
150
0
123
150
150
378
434
376
272
425
192
431
154
154
207
63
150
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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