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La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.5° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Sunday (May 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Courance over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 5 | W 6 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 10 | |
25 | 81 | 155 | 280 | 324 | 236 | 102 | 412 | 370 | 290 | 363 | 849 | 590 | 347 | 228 | 116 | 153 | 187 | 136 | 187 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:38AM5.45m | 5:56PM5.53m | 6:19AM5.40m | 6:36PM5.50m | 7:02AM5.23m | 7:19PM5.35m | 7:47AM4.96m | 8:05PM5.10m | 8:39AM4.63m | 8:59PM4.79m | 9:51AM4.30m | 10:20PM4.49m | 12:01PM4.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46PM0.40m | 12:09PM0.41m | 00:34AM0.29m | 12:56PM0.43m | 1:23AM0.31m | 1:45PM0.56m | 2:14AM0.46m | 2:35PM0.79m | 3:07AM0.70m | 3:29PM1.06m | 4:03AM0.98m | 4:26PM1.34m | 5:02AM1.25m | 5:27PM1.56m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | 9:46 |
2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 |
9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | S 5 |
 kJ | 10 | 39 | 155 | 280 | 324 | 236 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 363 | 849 | 590 | 347 | 228 | 116 | 153 | 187 | 136 | 187 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 215 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 83 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 4 | W 4 | — | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | W 4 | W 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 81 | 44 | 19 | 8 | — | 102 | 412 | 370 | 290 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 20 | — | 7 | 302 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 0 | 431 | 98 | 98 | 150 | 210 | 403 | 150 | 170 | 150 | 103 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 63 | 63 | 9 | 22 | 14 |
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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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