When should you surf Houlgate today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Houlgate today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Houlgate surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Houlgate (Calvados).
Best score today
—8h
Now
—15:00
Waves
0.9 m
6 s
Wind
17 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▼ 08:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 4.5 m
Light
08:22 → 19:08
Best windows today
8h0/100
0.3 m · 3 s · 11 km/h
9h0/100
0.3 m · 3 s · 12 km/h
10h0/100
0.3 m · 3 s · 14 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.1 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.2 m · 5 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.2 m · 4 s | 9 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.2 m · 4 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.4 m · 3 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.5 m · 3 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 3 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 3 s | 24 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Houlgate today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 08:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Houlgate suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Houlgate.