
Surf Forecasts:
Tardinghen surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Tardinghen in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 18 Nov, 1AM (local time) – 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 897 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Tardinghen before Sunday 22 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 10ft (3.0m), 8s on Wednesday 18 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tardinghen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tardinghen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tardinghen over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | N 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 16 | SW 13 | SSW 4 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:17PM6.52m | 10:37AM6.71m | 10:59PM6.83m | 11:17AM7.00m | 11:38PM7.06m | 11:55AM7.19m | 00:14AM7.18m | 12:31PM7.26m | 00:50AM7.18m | 1:07PM7.21m | 1:26AM7.07m | 1:42PM7.05m | 2:01AM6.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM1.04m | 5:27AM0.97m | 5:48PM0.75m | 6:09AM0.75m | 6:28PM0.57m | 6:47AM0.63m | 7:05PM0.50m | 7:22AM0.61m | 7:39PM0.53m | 7:55AM0.69m | 8:13PM0.66m | 8:29AM0.84m | 8:47PM0.86m | ||||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | N 6 | W 11 | W 10 | — | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
15 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | ESE 3 | NE 4 | W 9 | — | — | N 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 11 | — | N 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | E 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 343 | 335 | 450 | 506 | 450 | 499 | 527 | 773 | 532 | 503 | 489 | 477 | 256 | 163 | 256 | 256 | 254 | 259 | 138 | 283 |
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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.
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