La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 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
16.4° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 19th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
1
WNW
5
1.6
W
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
6
0.3
W
8
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
13
0.4
WSW
15
0.8
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.7
W
12
1.2
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
4
3
0
0
155
0
0
263
41
79
30
12
0
8
31
73
243
199
134
90
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
WNW
20
NW
35
WNW
40
W
30
NW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
10
NE
10
NNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
S
20
SW
15
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:37PM4.35m
2:53AM4.64m
3:21PM4.68m
3:37AM4.94m
4:01PM4.99m
4:18AM5.20m
4:39PM5.26m
4:58AM5.38m
5:17PM5.45m
5:38AM5.45m
5:56PM5.53m
6:19AM5.40m
6:36PM5.50m
Low Tide
8:21PM1.66m
8:54AM1.37m
9:17PM1.31m
9:46AM1.03m
10:09PM0.95m
10:34AM0.74m
10:58PM0.63m
11:22AM0.52m
11:46PM0.40m
12:09PM0.41m
00:34AM0.29m
12:56PM0.43m
1:23AM0.31m
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light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
3
2
Temp °C
12
14
14
13
13
13
11
12
10
11
15
14
10
12
13
12
15
15
13
14
15
10
10
10
6
4
4
4
5
4
7
10
10
7
8
8
10
11
12
10
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
15
0.8
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.4
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
2
151
27
30
12
4
15
73
243
199
134
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
3
2
3
41
13
4
31
26
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
7
Energy kJ
2
4
2
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
5
1.6
W
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
10
0.4
N
4
0.7
W
9
0.3
N
2
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
SW
4
1.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
5
25
47
187
155
135
145
263
4
79
1
15
18
8
16
8
8
90
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
425
425
445
487
709
98
378
329
91
0
84
62
62
103
75
62
155
83
0
150
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
1
2
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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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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