Surf Forecasts:
Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron this week:
The surf forecast for Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
235 | 318 | 149 | 99 | 85 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 62 | 150 | 190 | 111 | 549 | 1149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:29PM3.12m | 1:38AM3.04m | 2:12PM3.19m | 2:52AM3.18m | 3:14PM3.41m | 3:43AM3.41m | 4:00PM3.68m | 4:23AM3.66m | 4:36PM3.96m | 4:56AM3.90m | 5:07PM4.22m | 5:25AM4.11m | 5:35PM4.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM1.59m | 6:31AM1.70m | 7:16PM1.66m | 7:49AM1.67m | 8:32PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.43m | 9:32PM1.21m | 9:49AM1.11m | 10:17PM0.87m | 10:31AM0.77m | 10:56PM0.54m | 11:08AM0.46m | 11:32PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — |
235 | 318 | 149 | 99 | 85 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 62 | 150 | 190 | 58 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 13 | — | — | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
120 | — | 5 | — | — | 11 | 29 | 10 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 20 | — | 36 | — | 111 | 549 | 1149 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 333 | 14 | 0 | 46 | 168 | 203 | 284 | 63 | 446 | 246 | 344 | 368 | 356 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 18 | 34 | 308 |
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Information about the Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron 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 (Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron) 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 Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron 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.
Ile d'Oleron - Chassiron is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of La Pallice. If you plan a holiday in Charente Maritime, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Pallice. La Pallice has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











