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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Gilles Croix de Vie this week:
The surf forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Gilles Croix de Vie in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 1st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 2nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 27 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 74 | 302 | 219 | 421 | 177 | 232 | 255 | 313 | 153 | 74 | 27 | 44 | 51 | 146 | 451 | 389 | 1271 | 1475 | 1365 | 1264 | 505 | 354 | 1164 | 1493 | 635 | 245 | 313 | 241 | 106 | 225 | 264 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:12PM 4.23 | 6:27AM 4.14 | 6:40PM 4.18 | 6:56AM 4.02 | 7:11PM 4.07 | 7:30AM 3.85 | 7:47PM 3.90 | 8:09AM 3.62 | 8:31PM 3.68 | 9:01AM 3.37 | 9:31PM 3.46 | 10:21AM 3.14 | 11:12PM 3.34 | 12:42PM 3.16 | 1:10AM 3.51 | 2:03PM 3.44 | 2:19AM 3.83 | 2:57PM 3.78 | 3:11AM 4.15 | 3:43PM 4.10 | 3:57AM 4.42 | 4:24PM 4.36 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:29PM 0.29 | 12:47AM 0.29 | 1:03PM 0.40 | 1:24AM 0.41 | 1:40PM 0.56 | 2:04AM 0.59 | 2:21PM 0.76 | 2:49AM 0.79 | 3:09PM 0.98 | 3:43AM 0.98 | 4:07PM 1.16 | 4:47AM 1.09 | 5:15PM 1.25 | 6:00AM 1.07 | 6:28PM 1.17 | 7:13AM 0.87 | 7:38PM 0.94 | 8:18AM 0.55 | 8:40PM 0.60 | 9:13AM 0.23 | 9:34PM 0.26 | 10:03AM -0.04 | 10:23PM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, near gales from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the St Gilles Croix de Vie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Gilles Croix de Vie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at St Gilles Croix de Vie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Gilles Croix de Vie 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 (St Gilles Croix de Vie) 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 St Gilles Croix de Vie 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Vendee? If you are looking for accommodation near St Gilles Croix de Vie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Challans which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Vendee where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Les Sables-d'Olonne which is 26 km (16 miles) away, La Roche-sur-Yon, Nantes Aeroport Atlantique and Coueron.
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