Surf Forecasts:
La Govelle surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Govelle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Govelle in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Govelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of coastline is in a proper funk. I’ve scanned the whole 16 days and, to be honest, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is just a whisper, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s one of those periods where the ocean has gone to sleep.
We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap right from the start. The first few days of August are flat, with tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is barely a ripple, with values like 25 (moderate/weak energy) and 35 (moderate/weak energy). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up anything that might try to form. It’s a write-off.
As we move through the first week, the pattern doesn’t change. The swell stays tiny, under 2ft, and the period is short, mostly under 8 seconds. This is just wind chop, not surf. The wind is a constant problem – strong onshore breezes in the afternoons. Even when the wind eases, the swell is gone.
There are a few moments in the second week where the wind goes offshore, like on Friday the 9th and Monday the 12th, but the swell is laughable. We’re talking 0.7ft of swell with a period of 9 or 8 seconds. The combined energy drops to single digits, 8 or 10. That’s not enough to push a ripple across a flat rock, let alone a wave. The water temperature is about 68°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so you can’t even blame the cold for the lack of action.
After the 15th of August, things get even smaller. The swell drops to 0.3ft, and the energy values are 1, 2, or 3. It’s a dead flat ocean. The wind is still a problem, with fresh onshore gusts in the afternoons.
So, there’s no standout, no best day, no hidden gem. This is a classic case of no good surf options in the 16-day window. The break is a reef, but it’s exposed and needs a proper swell to work. With the combined energy numbers this low, it’s just not happening. The only positive is that La Govelle is a fairly consistent spot, so it tends not to stay poor for long. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 24 | 35 | 23 | 46 | 115 | 82 | 58 | 130 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:10AM4.41m | 8:28PM4.58m | 8:50AM4.30m | 9:10PM4.39m | 9:35AM4.13m | 9:59PM4.13m | 10:28AM3.92m | 10:59PM3.86m | 11:35AM3.74m | 00:16AM3.67m | 12:58PM3.71m | 1:42AM3.69m | 2:19PM3.91m | 2:57AM3.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.71m | 3:26AM0.70m | 3:38PM0.87m | 4:07AM0.89m | 4:25PM1.05m | 4:58AM1.09m | 5:26PM1.21m | 6:03AM1.26m | 6:43PM1.30m | 7:23AM1.32m | 8:08PM1.20m | 8:45AM1.18m | 9:26PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 4 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 9 | W 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 35 | 23 | 46 | 115 | 82 | 58 | — | 21 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | 7 | 6 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | WNW 5 | — | W 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 54 | — | 130 | 42 | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 244 | 164 | 154 | 704 | 16 | 114 | 443 | 14 | 72 | 428 | 72 | 182 | 428 | 435 | 186 | 768 | 169 | 140 | 137 | 159 |
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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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