La Crecque surfForecast / Normandy / France

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La Crecque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Crecque sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Crecque this week:

The surf forecast for La Crecque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Crecque in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.8
W
0.9
W
1.7
WSW
2.1
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
Period(s) (?)68991015151412121111111110109109912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1368813351791824452215136860439655652650277141027911165431524
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
30
S
30
S
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NW
10
N
10
NNE
15
N
15
ENE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03
Sunset8:58--8:59--9:00--9:01--9:04--9:05--9:07--
cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11121315121112121113141110119101110101010
Feels °C (?)46786599810129574576663
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Information about the La Crecque Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Crecque provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Crecque can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Crecque 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 Crecque) 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 Crecque 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 Crecque is 15 km (9 miles) from Octeville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Octeville. Octeville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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