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La Grande Motte Surf Forecast
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La Grande Motte surfForecast / Mediterranean – Languedoc-Roussillon / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 08 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Grande Motte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Grande Motte sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Grande Motte this week:
The surf forecast for La Grande Motte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Grande Motte in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Grande Motte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
— | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 | WNW 4 | |
0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 87 | 0 | 100 | 38 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:03AM0.21m | 2:10PM0.12m | 4:04AM0.21m | 4:06PM0.12m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:27PM0.14m | 5:41AM0.22m | 6:28PM0.16m | 6:24AM0.23m | 7:17PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.23m | 8:03PM0.21m | 7:48AM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.06m | 10:41AM0.11m | 8:14PM0.07m | 11:29AM0.10m | 9:30PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.08m | 10:48PM0.08m | 12:36PM0.06m | 11:56PM0.08m | 1:07PM0.04m | 00:57AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.02m | 1:54AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 |
 kJ | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 39 | 157 | 121 | 38 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 87 | 110 | 100 | 32 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | N 3 | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 5 | N 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 24 | 62 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 438 | 437 | 437 | 437 | 214 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12 | 82 | 304 | 277 | 349 | 234 | 182 | 1111 | 635 | 347 | 551 | 332 | 284 |
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Information about the La Grande Motte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Grande Motte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Grande Motte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Grande Motte 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 Grande Motte) 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 Grande Motte 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 Grande Motte is 8 km (5 miles) from Mauguio. If you plan a holiday in Languedoc-Roussillon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mauguio. Mauguio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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