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La Govelle surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Govelle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Govelle sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Govelle in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Govelle over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 15 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 6 | |
59 | 78 | 113 | 73 | 208 | 186 | 77 | 70 | 119 | 63 | 83 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 10 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:51AM4.27m | 4:12PM4.25m | 4:27AM4.42m | 4:45PM4.45m | 5:01AM4.52m | 5:18PM4.57m | 5:35AM4.55m | 5:51PM4.62m | 6:09AM4.51m | 6:24PM4.59m | 6:43AM4.39m | 6:58PM4.47m | 7:17AM4.21m | 7:33PM4.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.68m | 10:42AM0.49m | 10:59PM0.54m | 11:19AM0.44m | 11:36PM0.46m | 11:53AM0.45m | 00:11AM0.45m | 12:26PM0.52m | 00:45AM0.51m | 12:58PM0.65m | 1:19AM0.64m | 1:31PM0.82m | 1:55AM0.81m | 2:06PM1.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | 9:24 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
8 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 |
 kJ | 59 | 78 | 113 | 73 | 208 | 186 | 62 | 70 | 119 | 63 | 83 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 1 | 64 | 65 | 62 | 77 | 41 | 35 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | SE 2 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | W 3 | W 7 | W 3 | SW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 23 | — | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 33 | 56 | 5 | 57 | 135 | 33 | 1 | 83 | 59 | 114 | 114 | 102 | 56 | 27 | 75 | 56 | 69 | 83 | 140 | 63 |
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Information about the La Govelle Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Govelle 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 Govelle is 8 km (5 miles) from Guerande. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in Guerande. Guerande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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