Surf Forecasts:
La Govelle surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Govelle this week:
The surf forecast for La Govelle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Govelle in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Govelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, with a look at what’s coming up.
Truth be told, the next couple of weeks are looking grim for decent waves around here. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best for most of it, and the wind is almost always on it or cross-onshore, messing up any chance of clean surf. We’ve got a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for.
The first hint of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until Sunday, September 6th. That morning, La Govelle (reef) might finally give us a break. It’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly reef break, exposed to the SW. The water temp is about average for this time of year at 66°.
On Sunday morning, we’re looking at a small 4ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The real kicker is the wind – it’s glassy, with a slight air from the ENE at 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined swell energy is moderate (339). This is the standout of the whole outlook – small but clean. It’s a rare moment of peace in an otherwise windswept forecast. Be aware that crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that morning window, the wind swings onshore again, and the quality drops fast. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 5ft, but with a gentle cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to get choppy.
The following Monday morning, September 8th, has a tiny window. A 3ft west swell with a 10-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak to moderate (191). It’ll be surfable but very ordinary – not the day to plan around.
After that, it’s back to the same old story: small, weak swells and messy winds. The rest of the second week stays poor. Long-range promise is basically zero.
There just isn’t much to get excited about. This is one of those stretches where you keep an eye on the forecast, because it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now? Sunday the 6th morning at La Govelle is the only real chance for a clean one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 11 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 440 | 488 | 344 | 130 | 294 | 225 | 502 | 377 | 192 | 108 | 101 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:09PM4.53m | 5:27AM4.41m | 5:42PM4.77m | 5:59AM4.61m | 6:15PM4.93m | 6:32AM4.74m | 6:49PM4.98m | 7:07AM4.78m | 7:24PM4.93m | 7:44AM4.72m | 8:03PM4.75m | 8:23AM4.54m | 8:45PM4.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.60m | 00:03AM0.40m | 12:13PM0.41m | 00:36AM0.25m | 12:46PM0.31m | 1:09AM0.20m | 1:19PM0.29m | 1:42AM0.25m | 1:53PM0.37m | 2:16AM0.39m | 2:30PM0.52m | 2:53AM0.61m | 3:12PM0.74m | 3:37AM0.90m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 7 | W 11 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 42 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 13 | — | — | 344 | 130 | — | — | 502 | 377 | 192 | 108 | 101 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 6 | — | — | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 40 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 440 | 488 | 181 | 54 | 294 | 225 | 348 | 221 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 56 | 68 | 143 | 154 | 154 | 396 | 428 | 114 | 114 | 161 | 408 | 161 | 161 | 16 | 83 | 428 | 69 | 75 | 154 | 320 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Govelle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Govelle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Govelle 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 Govelle) 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).
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