Nauzan surf break

Nauzan surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CEST
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Nauzan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nauzan sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nauzan this week:

The surf forecast for Nauzan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nauzan in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
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)
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NW
5
1
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
4
0.2
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.4
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
18
28
51
171
219
252
183
189
141
88
63
99
16
14
112
62
219
184
123
57
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
15
NNE
15
N
20
NW
10
N
5
NNW
25
WNW
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
0
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
5
ENE
5
SSE
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
2:10PM3.32m
2:24AM3.62m
2:57PM3.62m
3:11AM3.90m
3:40PM3.92m
3:57AM4.14m
4:22PM4.17m
4:42AM4.32m
5:05PM4.35m
5:28AM4.38m
5:49PM4.43m
6:16AM4.33m
6:35PM4.40m
7:07AM4.16m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.99m
8:26AM0.65m
8:46PM0.66m
9:14AM0.35m
9:34PM0.34m
10:00AM0.10m
10:21PM0.05m
10:45AM-0.06m
11:08PM-0.15m
11:30AM-0.11m
11:55PM-0.23m
12:16PM-0.06m
00:43AM-0.18m
1:03PM0.09m
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light rain
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
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9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
1
2
4
4
9
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
14
13
13
11
10
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
16
15
15
10
9
9
8
6
6
6
4
6
9
7
11
8
7
11
10
11
12
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
3
183
189
88
24
5
7
17
219
184
123
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
W
14
Energy kJ
2
5
6
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
14
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NW
5
1
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
W
12
Energy kJ
4
18
28
51
171
219
252
141
63
99
16
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
268
277
339
435
515
97
436
463
0
0
84
0
4
97
97
40
277
10
10
50
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Charente Maritime
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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Information about the Nauzan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nauzan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nauzan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nauzan 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 (Nauzan) 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 Nauzan 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.

Nauzan is 4 km (2 miles) from Royan. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in Royan. Royan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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