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Pornichet surfForecast / Loire Atlantique / France
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Pornichet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pornichet sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pornichet this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pornichet in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pornichet over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | SSE 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
16 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:08AM4.04m | 7:23PM4.13m | 7:42AM3.83m | 7:59PM3.93m | 8:19AM3.61m | 8:40PM3.70m | 9:04AM3.38m | 9:30PM3.50m | 10:02AM3.19m | 10:37PM3.36m | 11:26AM3.12m | 00:04AM3.38m | 1:00PM3.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM0.63m | 1:56PM0.83m | 2:21AM0.85m | 2:35PM1.05m | 3:04AM1.09m | 3:20PM1.26m | 3:54AM1.29m | 4:11PM1.43m | 4:51AM1.41m | 5:11PM1.51m | 5:54AM1.41m | 6:17PM1.48m | 6:58AM1.26m | 7:20PM1.32m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | 9:32 | |
6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 8 | W 15 | SSW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | W 10 | W 10 |
4 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 8 | WSW 13 | SSW 4 | W 5 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 5 | SW 8 |
16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | — | S 7 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 4 | SW 4 | W 5 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | — |
5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | — | SE 2 | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 |
1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 52 | — | 1 | 17 | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 152 | 150 | 150 | 436 | 66 | 150 | 186 | 316 | 362 | 430 | 228 | 66 | 66 | 101 | 150 | 164 | 186 | 66 | 70 | 108 |
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Information about the Pornichet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pornichet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pornichet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pornichet 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 (Pornichet) 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 Pornichet 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.
Pornichet is 3 km (2 miles) from La Baule-Escoublac. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Baule-Escoublac. La Baule-Escoublac has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












