Surf Forecasts:
Cannes surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SW swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannes in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the Mediterranean has in store for us around Cannes over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, quiet period with barely a ripple for days on end. The whole first week and a bit is a write-off for any kind of proper surfing – we’re talking flat, glassy conditions with the odd tiny bump that won’t even break. You’d be better off on a stand-up paddleboard or just enjoying a swim. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 83°F, which is 9°F warmer than average for this time of year, so at least the swimming will be nice.
After nearly two weeks of nothing, we finally see a little pulse of energy start to build around the 25th and 26th of August. It’s not much, but it’s something. Tuesday the 25th afternoon sees a tiny 1ft SSW swell creep in with a clean, light offshore wind from the East Northeast. The combined energy is still very weak at 15, but the glassy conditions could make it a fun little wave for a beginner or someone on a log. The best chance of a knee-slapper looks to be Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. Same small 1ft SSW groundswell, but the winds are light offshore from the Northeast, promising clean, glassy lines. The combined energy is still only 21, so don't expect any power, but for the first proper surfable wave in two weeks, it’s a welcome sight. The shorebreak at Cannes is a beach setup, so with this tiny, long-period (6 seconds) groundswell, it’ll be very soft and crumbly – perfect for a longboard and a quiet session, but absolutely no threat.
So, if you're desperate for a paddle, Wednesday the 26th is your window. It's not a standout, just the only game in town. The rest of the forecast? A whole lot of nothing. Keep your expectations on the floor and your wetsuit handy for the warm water.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:09AM0.20m | 9:14PM0.31m | 8:57AM0.21m | 9:55PM0.32m | 9:41AM0.21m | 10:33PM0.33m | 10:24AM0.22m | 11:10PM0.32m | 11:06AM0.22m | 11:44PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:16AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.21m | 00:47AM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.01m | 3:39AM0.07m | 3:02PM-0.00m | 4:20AM0.06m | 3:44PM-0.01m | 4:58AM0.06m | 4:24PM0.00m | 5:34AM0.06m | 5:04PM0.02m | 6:09AM0.06m | 5:43PM0.04m | 6:42AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 673 | 893 | 671 | 435 | 893 | 675 | 678 | 753 | 714 | 679 | 893 | 714 | 679 | 710 | 671 | 685 | 737 | 704 | 669 | 695 | 53 |
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