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La Govelle surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 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
15.8° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Friday (May 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Govelle in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
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 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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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W 9 | W 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 4 | W 4 | W 13 | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 6 | |
3 | 5 | 25 | 47 | 187 | 155 | 135 | 145 | 263 | 41 | 79 | 30 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 73 | 243 | 199 | 134 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:54PM3.64m | 2:15AM3.99m | 2:46PM4.01m | 3:05AM4.34m | 3:32PM4.39m | 3:52AM4.66m | 4:16PM4.73m | 4:37AM4.91m | 5:00PM4.98m | 5:23AM5.03m | 5:44PM5.11m | 6:08AM5.01m | 6:29PM5.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM1.08m | 8:33PM1.14m | 9:04AM0.80m | 9:25PM0.84m | 9:53AM0.53m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 151 | 27 | — | 30 | 12 | — | 4 | 15 | 73 | 243 | 199 | 134 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 13 | — | — | 4 | 31 | 26 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 13 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | N 4 | W 9 | N 2 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 25 | 47 | 187 | 155 | 135 | 145 | 263 | 4 | 79 | 1 | 15 | 18 | 8 | — | 16 | 8 | — | 8 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 427 | 428 | 443 | 481 | 722 | 83 | 377 | 335 | 83 | 16 | 69 | 59 | 72 | 114 | 59 | 56 | 153 | 68 | 16 | 153 | 114 |
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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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