Surf Forecasts:
La Govelle surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
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 16-day window for La Govelle is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of overall weak, inconsistent energy, and the wind is going to be a constant battle. The water temp is sitting at 20°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.
The first recommendation we get isn't until the morning of Tuesday, 13th August, so there's a full week of flat, messy conditions to sit through. That morning, we see a tiny 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is still weak at 94, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE. It's clean, but it's a real struggle to call it surfable. It's just too small and weak to get excited about.
The next real stand-out – and I mean the *only* stand-out in this whole forecast – is the morning of Saturday, 15th August. The swell picks up to 3ft from the west, and the period drops a bit to 9 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 152 (moderate wave energy). More importantly, the wind is coming from the NW at 9 mph, giving us a cross-offshore flow. It's clean. For a spot that's this exposed, any clean window is a gift. The swell is still small, but this is the cleanest, most energetic window we get. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have company, but it won't be a zoo.
The rest of the period is a case of "what if." The morning of Wednesday, 12th August, is glassy, but the swell is only 1ft from the WSW with a long 11-second period. The energy is weak at 39, and it's just not enough to push you around. It's a tease. The morning of Thursday, 20th August, has a 1ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a slight chop. It's another window that looks better on paper than in the water.
Honestly, for a reef break like La Govelle, this is a long stretch of meh. If you're desperate, the 15th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, small-wave session. For the rest of it, you're better off checking the forecasts again in a few days. The setup is just too small and too wind-affected to offer anything consistent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 22 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 49 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:28AM3.92m | 10:59PM3.86m | 11:35AM3.74m | 00:16AM3.67m | 12:58PM3.71m | 1:42AM3.69m | 2:19PM3.91m | 2:57AM3.92m | 3:25PM4.26m | 3:57AM4.21m | 4:19PM4.63m | 4:47AM4.49m | 5:07PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM1.21m | 6:03AM1.26m | 6:43PM1.30m | 7:23AM1.32m | 8:08PM1.20m | 8:45AM1.18m | 9:26PM0.91m | 9:54AM0.89m | 10:30PM0.54m | 10:51AM0.55m | 11:23PM0.20m | 11:40AM0.26m | 00:10AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 2 | W 9 | W 9 | W 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 4 | W 10 | WNW 4 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 49 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 3 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 386 | 403 | 243 | 680 | 441 | 740 | 176 | 153 | 153 | 200 | 140 | 140 | 143 | 169 | 140 | 428 | 140 | 56 | 390 | 1 |
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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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