Surf Forecasts:
Bandol - Les Nervis surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bandol - Les Nervis this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bandol - Les Nervis in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bandol - Les Nervis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Bandol.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and sad for waves. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but clean, glassy water and tiny dribbles that won’t even get you out of first gear. It’s one of those frustrating spells where it looks gorgeous from the beach, but you’d be fighting for a thigh-high ripple that closes out on you. Don’t get your hopes up for the first part of the run.
The only real light at the end of the tunnel is shaping up for the final day of the forecast period. On Friday morning, the 28th, we finally see a pulse of proper energy. The swell comes up to 8ft, out of the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 503. It’s a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW, and the conditions look clean. The problem is, with that short period and the size, it’s going to be a wild, powerful mess. This is one for the experienced crew only; it’s definitely not a beginner wave. It’s a long way out, so don't book the time off work just yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on. That’s the standout, and the only one.
Before that, the 18th of August has a bit of a pulse in the afternoon with a 6ft WNW swell at 6 seconds, but the energy is still moderate at 271 and the quality doesn’t match up. It’s going to be lumpy and unorganized. The wave comments say it all – poor surf conditions. The wind is howling from the WNW at 22 mph, so it’s going to be a washing machine out there. More of a kite-surfing day, to be honest, than a surfing one.
Otherwise, you’re looking at days like the 15th and the 19th, where we get a bit of a bump but it’s tiny – think 1ft to 2ft. The morning glass-offs will make it look tempting, but it’s just not enough to push you along. The period is short, under 5 seconds, so it’s all surface chop and no real push.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there. You’ll be fine in a shorty. Just keep the board on the rack and wait for that last day. The forecast could change, as it often does, but right now, the final Friday is the one to watch. It’s a long way off, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 271 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:55PM0.31m | 9:39AM0.19m | 10:34PM0.31m | 10:22AM0.19m | 11:10PM0.30m | 11:04AM0.20m | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:48AM0.20m | 00:16AM0.25m | 12:34PM0.19m | 00:46AM0.22m | 1:25PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:24AM0.06m | 3:40PM-0.00m | 5:02AM0.06m | 4:21PM0.00m | 5:37AM0.06m | 5:01PM0.02m | 6:11AM0.06m | 5:42PM0.04m | 6:43AM0.06m | 6:24PM0.07m | 7:16AM0.07m | 7:12PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 38 | 93 | 91 | 184 | 271 | 97 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 547 | 687 | 612 | 637 | 792 | 612 | 594 | 672 | 605 | 600 | 687 | 55 | 733 | 607 | 184 | 42 | 367 | 5 |
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Information about the Bandol - Les Nervis Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bandol - Les Nervis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bandol - Les Nervis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bandol - Les Nervis 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 (Bandol - Les Nervis) 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 Bandol - Les Nervis 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.
Bandol - Les Nervis is 6 km (4 miles) from Sanary-sur-Mer. If you plan a holiday in Cote d'Azur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sanary-sur-Mer. Sanary-sur-Mer has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











