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La Courance surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
13.6° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Courance in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Courance over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1334 | 2534 | 3905 | 3397 | 2996 | 1554 | 711 | 461 | 270 | 96 | 228 | 180 | 193 | 499 | 976 | 755 | 2383 | 1548 | 811 | 563 | 279 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 3.74 | 1:58AM 3.99 | 2:39PM 4.03 | 2:56AM 4.33 | 3:25PM 4.38 | 3:40AM 4.70 | 4:03PM 4.74 | 4:17AM 5.06 | 4:38PM 5.08 | 4:52AM 5.36 | 5:11PM 5.35 | 5:26AM 5.57 | 5:43PM 5.54 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:00PM 2.35 | 7:47AM 2.13 | 8:15PM 2.12 | 8:53AM 1.81 | 9:14PM 1.74 | 9:43AM 1.41 | 10:01PM 1.32 | 10:27AM 1.01 | 10:44PM 0.92 | 11:08AM 0.66 | 11:26PM 0.58 | 11:49AM 0.41 | 12:08AM 0.34 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
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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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