Surf Forecasts:
Cannes surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, WSW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cannes this week:
The surf forecast for Cannes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannes in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the Cannes area is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and I’ve gotta tell you, the surf forecast is about as exciting as a flat tire. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile at the start, and honestly, the whole stretch is a write-off for anyone wanting to actually paddle into a wave.
You’ll be staring at flat or near-flat conditions right through the end of August and into the first week of September. The first real chance of anything shows up on Saturday, 29 August, but it’s a joke. We’re talking a weak 1ft swell from the WSW with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, no power at all. The combined energy is a pitiful 12 (weak), and it’s coming with a cross-onshore wind from the West. That’s a choppy, messy mess. Not worth waxing the board.
The following days, like Monday, 31 August, offer a glassy morning with a tiny 1.0ft ripple, but the period is 3 seconds and the energy is 1 (weak). It’s flat, mate. Even Tuesday, 1 September, has a glass-off but absolutely no swell. For a spot like Cannes, which is a beginner break that rarely breaks, this is a typical blank run. It’s a beach setup, and with no significant swell and poor surf quality, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer right now.
The water temperature is notable though – it’s sitting at 78°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s much warmer than usual, so if you’re just going for a swim, it’s lovely. But for waves? You’ll be waiting. The forecast is quiet right through to Wednesday, 10 September, with nothing but glassy mornings and tiny, powerless bumps. Keep an eye on things, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | S 6 | E 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | WSW 2 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM0.20m | 9:16PM0.28m | 8:52AM0.21m | 9:43PM0.29m | 9:27AM0.22m | 10:11PM0.29m | 10:02AM0.22m | 10:38PM0.29m | 10:38AM0.23m | 11:06PM0.28m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:36PM0.27m | 12:01PM0.23m | 00:09AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.03m | 3:32AM0.08m | 2:59PM0.02m | 4:00AM0.07m | 3:31PM0.02m | 4:28AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.02m | 4:56AM0.06m | 4:38PM0.03m | 5:26AM0.05m | 5:15PM0.05m | 5:58AM0.05m | 5:57PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 3 | — | SSE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | SW 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | S 4 | SW 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | — | SW 5 | WNW 2 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 21 | 24 | 15 | — | 23 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 407 | 671 | 335 | 674 | 337 | 251 | 709 | 402 | 73 | 784 | 182 | 182 | 709 | 691 | 671 | 678 | 671 | 670 | 718 | 474 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cannes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cannes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cannes 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 (Cannes) 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).
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