La Govelle surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 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
14.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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)
1
W
15
0.9
W
13
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
1.3
SW
5
1.9
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
280
319
228
92
436
381
284
443
972
590
289
216
149
187
361
202
184
144
106
70
Wind (km/h)
30
W
20
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
40
SSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
S
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
SSW
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:44PM5.11m
6:08AM5.01m
6:29PM5.11m
6:54AM4.84m
7:15PM4.97m
7:42AM4.56m
8:04PM4.72m
8:33AM4.22m
8:57PM4.41m
9:30AM3.86m
9:57PM4.08m
10:36AM3.57m
11:08PM3.83m
11:56AM3.44m
Low Tide
00:40AM0.04m
1:02PM0.22m
1:32AM0.09m
1:53PM0.37m
2:26AM0.24m
2:47PM0.56m
3:23AM0.44m
3:43PM0.78m
4:23AM0.66m
4:43PM0.97m
5:25AM0.84m
5:46PM1.11m
6:29AM0.95m
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
1
1
8
1
1
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
14
15
14
14
14
15
17
18
24
25
22
25
27
22
28
28
16
7
6
11
9
9
9
8
10
11
13
14
15
22
23
19
24
27
21
25
26
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
15
0.9
W
13
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.8
W
8
0.1
SW
18
1.3
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
Energy kJ
205
280
319
228
59
90
12
289
972
590
289
216
149
187
361
202
184
144
106
70
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
1
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
4
4
443
101
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
15
0.7
W
5
1.3
SW
5
1.9
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
0.3
ESE
2
0.2
SSE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
422
20
92
436
381
284
1
2
7
10
9
7
2
9
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
434
69
61
154
221
417
428
221
154
114
1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
57
164
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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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