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Nauzan Surf Forecast
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Nauzan surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Friday (May 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauzan in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 15th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauzan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | |
33 | 66 | 168 | 173 | 250 | 176 | 230 | 227 | 156 | 77 | 80 | 33 | 16 | 206 | 60 | 268 | 187 | 132 | 83 | 106 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 7:26PM4.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:34AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
— | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 230 | 25 | 156 | 77 | — | 33 | 6 | — | 60 | 268 | 187 | 132 | 83 | 106 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WSW 4 | W 13 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 33 | 66 | 168 | 173 | 250 | — | — | 227 | — | — | 80 | — | 16 | 206 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 515 | 97 | 427 | 544 | 0 | 68 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 40 | 118 | 10 | 84 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 277 | 50 |
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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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