Surf Forecasts:
St Jean de Monts surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Jean de Monts this week:
The surf forecast for St Jean de Monts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Jean de Monts in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Jean de Monts over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
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379 | 584 | 375 | 313 | 370 | 121 | 133 | 143 | 123 | 92 | 47 | 78 | 175 | 217 | 155 | 114 | 81 | 72 | 71 | 46 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:48AM3.35m | 00:15AM3.59m | 1:01PM3.50m | 1:25AM3.74m | 2:05PM3.73m | 2:28AM3.94m | 3:00PM4.00m | 3:25AM4.15m | 3:52PM4.26m | 4:18AM4.32m | 4:41PM4.48m | 5:10AM4.42m | 5:30PM4.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:25PM1.12m | 7:01AM0.89m | 7:26PM0.98m | 8:00AM0.73m | 8:26PM0.75m | 8:57AM0.54m | 9:24PM0.48m | 9:52AM0.34m | 10:20PM0.21m | 10:45AM0.18m | 11:14PM-0.01m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:06AM-0.15m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
379 | 584 | 375 | 313 | 370 | 121 | 133 | 143 | 55 | 92 | 22 | 78 | 175 | 217 | 155 | 114 | 81 | 72 | 71 | 46 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 23 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 5 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | NE 2 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — |
— | 379 | — | — | 290 | 35 | — | 101 | 123 | — | 47 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 130 | 66 | 264 | 51 | 38 | 376 | 51 | 38 | 51 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 179 | 110 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 108 | 115 |
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Information about the St Jean de Monts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Jean de Monts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Jean de Monts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Jean de Monts 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 Jean de Monts) 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 Jean de Monts 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.
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