La Govelle surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 CEST
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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
15.4° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
13
1
W
15
0.9
W
13
1.2
W
13
0.7
W
12
1.6
SW
6
1.7
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1
W
8
1.2
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
68
108
59
16
29
10
31
422
280
475
138
163
302
319
140
276
733
507
294
232
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
20
N
25
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
WSW
15
WSW
30
NW
30
W
25
W
30
WSW
30
SW
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
N
15
E
5
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:52AM4.66m
4:16PM4.73m
4:37AM4.91m
5:00PM4.98m
5:23AM5.03m
5:44PM5.11m
6:08AM5.01m
6:29PM5.11m
6:54AM4.84m
7:15PM4.97m
7:42AM4.56m
8:04PM4.72m
8:33AM4.22m
Low Tide
10:14PM0.54m
10:40AM0.31m
11:02PM0.28m
11:26AM0.18m
11:51PM0.11m
12:14PM0.15m
00:40AM0.04m
1:02PM0.22m
1:32AM0.09m
1:53PM0.37m
2:26AM0.24m
2:47PM0.56m
3:23AM0.44m
3:43PM0.78m
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:45
9:45
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
9
1
Temp °C
11
11
14
13
10
12
14
14
13
13
14
14
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
15
22
3
6
7
7
6
7
10
10
6
6
8
8
9
10
10
11
12
15
16
13
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
7
0.6
W
15
0.9
W
13
1
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.5
W
11
1
W
8
1.2
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
Energy kJ
123
68
12
29
10
8
153
280
324
138
60
140
276
733
507
294
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.1
W
14
0.3
WSW
16
Energy kJ
4
31
4
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
26
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
1
W
15
0.8
W
5
1.2
W
13
1
W
6
1.6
SW
6
1.7
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
0.8
SW
7
Energy kJ
115
30
108
59
16
8
19
422
28
475
69
163
302
319
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
16
16
83
27
130
381
137
83
195
83
166
166
214
396
428
154
114
114
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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