Using Surf-Forecast’s Historical Surf Data To Find The Most Consistent Waves On Earth
Using our statistical data for 7000 spots dating back to 2006, we can find those waves that break the most, with the best winds.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 19th Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 21st Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 19th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | WSW |
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 580 | 458 | 722 | 537 | 1755 | 8388 | 1541 | 1446 | 1331 | 923 | 514 | 744 | 569 | 4842 | 1278 | 883 | 529 | 496 | 595 | 424 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | S | SSW | SSW | S | SSW | WSW | N | NNW | ESE | SSE | SSE | SE | SW | W | SSE | SE | SE | SSE | SW | SSW | ESE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38PM 4.05 | 3:53AM 4.22 | 4:11PM 4.15 | 4:24AM 4.34 | 4:42PM 4.23 | 4:54AM 4.44 | 5:12PM 4.28 | 5:24AM 4.50 | 5:41PM 4.28 | 5:54AM 4.52 | 6:10PM 4.25 | 6:24AM 4.50 | 6:41PM 4.20 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:26PM 0.90 | 9:51AM 0.79 | 10:08PM 0.76 | 10:32AM 0.63 | 10:48PM 0.63 | 11:11AM 0.52 | 11:26PM 0.55 | 11:50AM 0.46 | 12:05AM 0.51 | 12:29PM 0.45 | 12:43AM 0.52 | 1:08PM 0.48 | 1:22AM 0.57 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 3 |

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The above surf forecast table for Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ile de Noirmoutier - Barbatre 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 de Noirmoutier - Barbatre) 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 de Noirmoutier - Barbatre 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 de Noirmoutier - Barbatre is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Challans. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Challans. Challans has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

