
Surf Forecasts:
La Meduse surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at La Meduse in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 19 Nov, 7PM (local time) – 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 580 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at La Meduse before Friday 20 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4ft (1.2m), 14s on Thursday 19 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Meduse this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Meduse in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Meduse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
295 | 277 | 273 | 192 | 189 | 139 | 93 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 176 | 157 | 123 | 199 | 187 | 177 | 209 | 205 | 141 | 77 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.19m | 1:53AM1.48m | 2:14PM1.26m | 2:33AM1.54m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:09AM1.56m | 3:43PM1.36m | 3:42AM1.56m | 4:20PM1.38m | 4:13AM1.54m | 4:55PM1.38m | 4:43AM1.50m | 5:29PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.40m | 8:10AM0.43m | 7:58PM0.38m | 8:50AM0.32m | 8:41PM0.37m | 9:25AM0.23m | 9:19PM0.37m | 9:57AM0.16m | 9:55PM0.37m | 10:29AM0.12m | 10:30PM0.38m | 11:00AM0.10m | 11:04PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
295 | 277 | 273 | 192 | 189 | 139 | 93 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 110 | 132 | 123 | 199 | 187 | 177 | 24 | 5 | 141 | 77 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 |
13 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 6 | 24 | 46 | 77 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 50 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | — | — | S 20 | SW 17 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | S 21 | SSE 9 | S 19 | SW 19 | S 19 | — | SW 18 | — | S 20 | SW 16 | S 18 |
— | — | 6 | — | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 27 | 7 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | — | 7 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 |
10 | 19 | 22 | 39 | 44 | 37 | 69 | 55 | 48 | 28 | 176 | 157 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 209 | 205 | 13 | 17 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 1465 | 543 | 543 | 2994 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 543 |
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Information about the La Meduse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Meduse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Meduse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Meduse 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 (La Meduse) 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 La Meduse 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.
La Meduse is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Cotonou. If you plan a holiday in Benin - Bight of Benin, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cotonou. Cotonou has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










