Surf Forecasts:
Bandol - Les Nervis surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 709 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bandol - Les Nervis this week:
The surf forecast for Bandol - Les Nervis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bandol - Les Nervis in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bandol - Les Nervis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you, mate – the outlook for Bandol over the next 16 days is a pretty quiet one. We’re staring at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions, with only a brief pulse of energy that might get you interested.
First thing you need to know: the water is running way warmer than usual for this time of year, coming in at 80°F with a big anomaly, so a spring suit might feel like overkill if you’re used to the Med.
The only real chance to get wet is around Sunday the 26th. That morning, we get a pulse of 6ft swell from the west with a 7-second period, and the energy is moderate (262). The wind is light off the land from the NNW, so the surface will be clean. That’s the best window we’ve got. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the west, period still short at 7 seconds, and combined energy goes up to 553 – that’s moderate wave energy pushing toward strong. Winds are still cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. But the period is short, and this is a beach and reef setup, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and not holding shape well. Fine for a strong paddle, but the quality is marginal. This is really only for the experienced crew; 8ft on a short period with a beach-and-reef break can be a messy, powerful push.
Monday the 27th morning still has some leftover energy – 5ft from the WNW with a 6-second period and moderate energy (255). Wind is light offshore from the north, so it’s clean again. But the swell is dropping fast, and the period is too short for any real quality. After that, we’re back to flat or tiny junk for the rest of the run.
For the whole 16-day window, that Sunday the 26th is the standout, and it’s not a high-quality standout. If you’re a beginner, stay home – it’s too big and the conditions are not right for learning. If you’re an experienced surfer, Sunday morning will be your best bet, but don’t expect a classic.
Crowds at Bandol are sometimes an issue, but with this forecast, the place is likely to be quiet. The spot is inconsistent anyway, so this blank run isn’t surprising. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | ESE 5 | W 4 | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | ESE 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | SSW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 262 | 553 | 232 | 139 | 60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 4:52PM0.18m | 3:54AM0.18m | 6:12PM0.19m | 5:05AM0.16m | 7:12PM0.21m | 6:11AM0.16m | 7:58PM0.22m | 7:08AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.24m | 7:53AM0.17m | 9:14PM0.25m | 8:31AM0.17m | 9:47PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.08m | 10:24PM0.13m | 10:54AM0.07m | 00:15AM0.13m | 11:49AM0.07m | 1:33AM0.12m | 12:41PM0.06m | 2:23AM0.12m | 1:27PM0.05m | 3:01AM0.11m | 2:08PM0.04m | 3:35AM0.10m | 2:44PM0.03m | 4:07AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | ESE 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 116 | 60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SE 2 | — |
| kJ | 57 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 262 | 553 | 232 | 139 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 793 | 513 | 625 | 792 | 578 | 288 | 1486 | 607 | 605 | 1205 | 340 | 0 | 60 | 42 | 0 | 63 | 258 | 366 | 683 | 578 |
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