
Surf Forecasts:
Tardinghen surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tardinghen this week:
The surf forecast for Tardinghen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tardinghen in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tardinghen over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | N 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 9 | N 8 | W 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | W 7 | NE 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
301 | 379 | 0 | 45 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 53 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM5.29m | 7:06AM5.00m | 7:53PM4.94m | 8:46AM4.85m | 9:30PM5.00m | 10:07AM5.12m | 10:35PM5.38m | 11:01AM5.59m | 11:22PM5.88m | 11:42AM6.13m | 00:01AM6.43m | 12:19PM6.68m | 00:36AM6.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:43PM2.24m | 1:14AM2.42m | 1:45PM2.60m | 2:32AM2.67m | 3:21PM2.71m | 4:17AM2.56m | 4:58PM2.39m | 5:32AM2.09m | 5:57PM1.84m | 6:21AM1.52m | 6:42PM1.26m | 7:02AM0.96m | 7:21PM0.73m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | 45 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 15 | — | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 9 | N 8 | W 11 | W 13 | W 8 | W 12 | W 7 | — | — | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | NE 7 | E 4 |
301 | 379 | 137 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 53 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 535 | 158 | 450 | 202 | 283 | 211 | 214 | 283 | 219 | 283 | 256 | 283 | 220 | 283 | 126 | 230 | 219 | 401 | 432 | 262 |
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Information about the Tardinghen Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tardinghen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tardinghen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tardinghen 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 (Tardinghen) 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 Tardinghen 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.
Tardinghen is 18 km (11 miles) from Calais. If you plan a holiday in Nord - Pas de Calais, look for hotels and other accommodation in Calais. Calais has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










