Vaucottes surf break

Vaucottes surfForecast / Normandy / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 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
12.5° C
(Which is 2.2°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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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)
0.7
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
N
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.5
NNE
4
0.8
N
5
0.7
NNW
4
1.1
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
21
33
53
18
1
1
9
0
0
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
11
28
16
60
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
5
NW
10
ENE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
10
E
20
SW
30
S
35
SW
35
WSW
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:46PM7.40m
1:59AM7.41m
2:22PM7.12m
2:35AM7.10m
3:02PM6.81m
3:16AM6.76m
3:51PM6.50m
4:09AM6.45m
4:57PM6.27m
5:23AM6.25m
6:20PM6.24m
6:45AM6.29m
7:31PM6.45m
Low Tide
8:10AM1.77m
8:25PM2.10m
8:45AM2.03m
9:02PM2.40m
9:23AM2.33m
9:42PM2.72m
10:06AM2.63m
10:29PM3.03m
10:57AM2.90m
11:25PM3.26m
11:58AM3.05m
00:33AM3.32m
1:09PM3.01m
1:48AM3.14m
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part cloud
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:30
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
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9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:29
9:30
7
11
1
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
14
14
14
16
14
15
17
14
15
16
13
11
10
11
6
5
6
5
8
7
11
11
11
10
12
9
12
14
11
10
11
8
4
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
W
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
N
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.3
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
3
1
1
8
5
1
4
2
1
2
4
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
1
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
N
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
3
0.3
N
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.8
N
5
0.7
NNW
4
1.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
19
21
33
53
18
9
2
2
11
28
16
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
382
382
384
721
351
348
382
646
490
385
376
307
343
284
351
599
445
391
393
465
378
Best forecast wave conditions in Normandy
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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