
Surf Forecasts:
La Courance surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, W swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with W 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 (Sep 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Courance over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 20 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
160 | 114 | 114 | 118 | 87 | 97 | 69 | 42 | 37 | 67 | 231 | 336 | 276 | 141 | 98 | 37 | 18 | 38 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:27PM3.64m | 12:56PM3.77m | 2:10AM3.75m | 2:33PM4.00m | 3:08AM4.05m | 3:23PM4.33m | 3:48AM4.38m | 4:01PM4.69m | 4:22AM4.72m | 4:34PM5.02m | 4:53AM5.01m | 5:05PM5.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19AM2.46m | 7:11PM2.37m | 7:47AM2.42m | 8:35PM2.18m | 9:00AM2.15m | 9:33PM1.85m | 9:50AM1.79m | 10:14PM1.49m | 10:28AM1.42m | 10:50PM1.14m | 11:02AM1.07m | 11:23PM0.84m | |||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 16 |
160 | 114 | 114 | 118 | 87 | 97 | 69 | 42 | 37 | 67 | 231 | 336 | 276 | 141 | 98 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | WSW 19 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 35 | 81 | 46 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 14 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 2 | — | NE 2 | E 2 | — | ENE 2 | — | WNW 10 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 31 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 103 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 169 | 79 | 3 | 3 |
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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.










