Surf Forecasts:
Cannes surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, SW swell with 20 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cannes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cannes in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat. Rusty here. Let's be honest with you straight off the bat: the surf outlook for our region is looking bleak. We're staring down a long, flat spell. The finder data shows nothing worth paddling out for, and if I'm being straight with you, this looks like a run of empty, gutless conditions that might have you thinking about taking up a new hobby.
The next 16 days are a write-off for decent waves. The energy levels are basically non-existent, with combined swell energy values mostly at zero or single digits (like `4`, `7`, or `2`)—that's about as weak as it gets. We've got a long gap with no surf on offer. It’s not looking good.
Now, the water is a real standout. The first day with even a hint of swell, Friday the 17th, we're talking about water at Cannes (Côte d’Azur) that is a staggering 5° warmer than the long-term average. That is very unusual—it's like the ocean is on a summer heater that’s way out of whack. So if you do go in for a swim, it'll be comfortable, but you won't be surfing.
The forecast from the 17th onward is a few meager pulses of swell, but they are a joke. We're looking at wave heights of `1 ft` with a period of 4 seconds on the morning of the 17th. That's not surf; that's just a ripple. The winds are often clean, and some mornings are glassy, but with no swell, it doesn't mean a thing. There's a slightly better blip on the 20th with `1 ft` at 4 seconds, and again on the 26th with maybe `3 ft` at 4 seconds, but those winds turn fresh and cross-onshore, making things messy and lumpy. This is more of a chop-fest than a surf session.
Honestly, this looks like a better setup for kitesurfing than paddle surfing. The swell is weak, the period is short, and the winds are either too light to hold you up or too onshore to keep it clean. The bottom line? There are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. The one saving grace is that the forecast can change, but for now, leave your board in the car and enjoy the warm water from the shore.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:24AM0.22m | 11:10PM0.32m | 11:06AM0.22m | 11:44PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:16AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.21m | 00:47AM0.24m | 1:23PM0.20m | 1:18AM0.21m | 2:25PM0.20m | 1:55AM0.19m | 3:53PM0.19m | 2:50AM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.00m | 5:34AM0.06m | 5:04PM0.02m | 6:09AM0.06m | 5:43PM0.04m | 6:42AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.07m | 7:16AM0.07m | 7:11PM0.10m | 7:53AM0.08m | 8:12PM0.13m | 8:42AM0.09m | 9:57PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | SE 4 | SW 4 | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | SE 4 | — | W 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 730 | 1051 | 722 | 703 | 990 | 669 | 671 | 784 | 714 | 698 | 784 | 180 | 180 | 287 | 402 | 463 | 986 | 450 | 461 | 753 | 180 |
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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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