Vaucottes surf break

Vaucottes surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 May 2026 CEST
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Vaucottes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vaucottes sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaucottes this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vaucottes in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.3
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.8
WNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
10
10
8
8
7
12
10
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
6
26
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
E
5
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
W
20
SSW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
NNW
0
E
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:35AM7.67m
11:50PM7.83m
12:07PM7.74m
00:22AM7.87m
12:40PM7.72m
00:53AM7.81m
1:13PM7.60m
1:25AM7.65m
1:46PM7.40m
1:59AM7.41m
2:22PM7.12m
2:35AM7.10m
3:02PM6.81m
3:16AM6.76m
Low Tide
6:14PM1.54m
6:32AM1.47m
6:47PM1.56m
7:05AM1.48m
7:19PM1.66m
7:37AM1.58m
7:52PM1.85m
8:10AM1.77m
8:25PM2.10m
8:45AM2.03m
9:02PM2.40m
9:23AM2.33m
9:42PM2.72m
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rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:37
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:22
9:22
9:24
1
3
4
2
3
Temp °C
16
17
14
15
17
15
12
15
15
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
13
13
15
16
13
13
17
13
9
15
15
10
11
9
8
9
8
10
10
9
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.5
W
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.8
WNW
5
Energy kJ
10
10
10
8
8
7
2
10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.6
W
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
N
3
0.3
W
3
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
1
12
3
4
4
3
1
1
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
304
340
151
343
209
304
305
735
334
304
391
304
382
396
533
382
721
351
357
526
140
Best forecast wave conditions in Normandy
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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Information about the Vaucottes Surf forecast

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

Vaucottes is 11 km (7 miles) from Fecamp. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fecamp. Fecamp has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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