Pornichet

Beach break

Pays de la Loire, France

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From level beginner · Shorty 2 mmAccessible from beginner level: ankle-high waves (0.1–0.2 m), fairly forgiving. Below that, better to aim for more modest conditions.
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Conditions
3.2/10
Poor
Size
0.10.2 m
ankle-high
Wind
26 km/h
WNW · Cross-shore
Swell
0.2 m
8 s · W
Best window · 9h4.9/10 · 0.20.4 m · 11 km/h
Today's take

Tiny wave, short, weak swell (windswell) from the W. Cross-shore wind that ruffles the surface a little. Poor conditions: little interest, better to aim for another slot or spot.

Today's forecast

MONDAY, AUGUST 17
RatingWaves mSwell sWind km/hWeather
00h0.30.5611☁️22°
03h0.30.4711☀️20°
06h0.20.4811☁️18°
09hBest0.20.4811☁️21°
12h0.20.3816☁️25°
15h0.10.2822☁️23°
18h0.10.2824☁️24°
21h0.10.3421☀️22°

3-hour slots (spot local time · GMT+2) · ★ rating out of 5 · arrow = swell/wind direction · highlighted row = best slot

Tides

06h12h18h0 mPM 07:55+1.2 mBM 14:06-2.5 mPM 20:06+1.2 mmaintenant

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Last updated: Mon, Aug 17, 07:39 GMT+2 · Données : Open-Meteo (modèles vagues + météo) · servies depuis la base pré-calculée.