Surf Forecasts:
Le Phare du Groin du Cou surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Phare du Groin du Cou this week:
The surf forecast for Le Phare du Groin du Cou over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Phare du Groin du Cou in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Phare du Groin du Cou over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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138 | 55 | 50 | 54 | 60 | 206 | 232 | 178 | 118 | 84 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 59 | 82 | 108 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:19PM3.71m | 2:39AM3.92m | 3:10PM3.98m | 3:33AM4.13m | 3:59PM4.23m | 4:25AM4.29m | 4:47PM4.43m | 5:17AM4.37m | 5:35PM4.56m | 6:08AM4.37m | 6:25PM4.59m | 7:01AM4.26m | 7:17PM4.52m | 7:56AM4.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.70m | 8:48AM0.49m | 9:16PM0.42m | 9:44AM0.28m | 10:11PM0.14m | 10:37AM0.10m | 11:05PM-0.10m | 11:28AM-0.02m | 11:57PM-0.24m | 12:18PM-0.07m | 00:48AM-0.27m | 1:08PM-0.03m | 1:39AM-0.18m | 1:57PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
— | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
138 | 55 | 50 | 54 | 60 | 206 | 232 | 178 | 118 | 84 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 59 | 82 | 108 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 27 | 12 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 3 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | SSE 2 |
80 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 1 | 1 | 295 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 48 | 37 | 264 | 1 | 1 | 211 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the Le Phare du Groin du Cou Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Phare du Groin du Cou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Phare du Groin du Cou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Phare du Groin du Cou 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 (Le Phare du Groin du Cou) 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 Le Phare du Groin du Cou 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.
Le Phare du Groin du Cou is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of La Pallice. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Pallice. La Pallice has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











