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Les Cous Cous surfForecast / Normandy / France
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Les Cous Cous surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Les Cous Cous sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Les Cous Cous this week:
The surf forecast for Les Cous Cous over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Les Cous Cous in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Cous Cous over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 154 | 440 | 378 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 11:59AM3.89m | 00:12AM3.94m | 12:36PM3.65m | 00:50AM3.71m | 1:20PM3.41m | 1:38AM3.50m | 2:21PM3.22m | 2:44AM3.34m | 3:46PM3.16m | 4:08AM3.33m | 5:10PM3.32m | 5:24AM3.50m | 6:10PM3.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM1.14m | 6:59AM1.08m | 7:13PM1.35m | 7:44AM1.27m | 8:00PM1.54m | 8:38AM1.41m | 8:59PM1.67m | 9:43AM1.45m | 10:11PM1.69m | 10:54AM1.36m | 11:26PM1.56m | 12:01PM1.13m | 00:32AM1.29m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 4 | NE 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | NE 4 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
6 | 7 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 143 | 113 | 70 | 22 | 10 | 154 | 440 | 378 | 257 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 635 | 648 | 211 | 253 | 253 | 478 | 245 | 234 | 153 | 236 | 235 | 244 | 264 | 141 | 156 | 30 | 141 | 45 | 117 | 112 | 105 |
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Information about the Les Cous Cous Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Les Cous Cous provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Les Cous Cous can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Les Cous Cous 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 (Les Cous Cous) 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 Les Cous Cous 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.
Les Cous Cous is 16 km (10 miles) from Octeville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Octeville. Octeville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











