Ile de Noirmoutier surfForecast / Vendee / France

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Ile de Noirmoutier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ile de Noirmoutier sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ile de Noirmoutier this week:

The surf forecast for Ile de Noirmoutier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ile de Noirmoutier in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ile de Noirmoutier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
2041
780
431
192
134
85
112
130
158
121
110
77
49
31
28
14
13
57
78
76
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
E
15
ESE
5
WSW
20
E
15
E
10
SW
10
NE
15
NNW
15
N
25
NE
15
NE
20
NNW
20
NE
15
NE
5
WSW
15
NE
10
NNE
15
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:01AM4.37m
8:21PM4.52m
9:01AM4.03m
9:25PM4.23m
10:24AM3.73m
10:56PM3.99m
12:00PM3.59m
00:27AM3.88m
1:16PM3.62m
1:38AM3.89m
2:17PM3.72m
2:36AM3.94m
3:07PM3.86m
Low Tide
2:06AM-0.06m
2:27PM0.27m
2:59AM0.21m
3:20PM0.54m
3:55AM0.51m
4:16PM0.81m
4:55AM0.77m
5:18PM1.03m
5:59AM0.95m
6:22PM1.14m
7:03AM1.02m
7:27PM1.14m
8:03AM0.98m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:50
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
16
21
23
20
25
25
22
26
26
21
26
27
22
27
26
24
26
10
11
12
15
14
21
21
17
24
25
20
26
25
21
24
26
22
28
27
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
2041
780
431
192
134
85
112
130
158
121
110
77
49
31
28
14
13
57
78
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
1
5
4
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
14
0.3
SE
3
0.3
N
2
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NE
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
249
850
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
352
188
129
82
0
0
0
0
0
24
15
0
15
26
26
26
39
39
82
26
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Ile de Noirmoutier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ile de Noirmoutier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ile de Noirmoutier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ile de Noirmoutier 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) 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 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 is 31 km (19 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Nazaire. Saint-Nazaire has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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