Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere Surf Forecast

/ Charente Maritime (28 surf breaks) /

France (410 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere surfForecast / Charente Maritime / France

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 CEST

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Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere sea temperature is 20.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere this week:

The surf forecast for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (CEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Tue 16th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf	11PM (Tue 16th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful	2PM (Tue 16th Sep)	7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	3	3	3	2	1	2	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	W	WSW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	12	11	11	10	13	12	11	11	10	10	10	10	9	8	8	8	14	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1756	1248	702	338	227	214	704	556	350	284	254	192	184	146	86	157	149	240	384	197	579
Wind (km/h)	W	WNW	ESE	ESE	NNW	NE	ESE	NNE	ESE	SSE	W	WNW	SSE	W	W	W	W	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	1:56PM 3.49		2:41AM 3.46		3:03PM 3.78	3:37AM 3.73		3:54PM 4.08	4:21AM 3.98		4:35PM 4.31	4:58AM 4.16		5:10PM 4.46		5:29AM 4.28	5:39PM 4.52		5:55AM 4.33	6:04PM 4.51
Low Tide / height (m)		7:05PM 1.23		7:37AM 1.33		8:25PM 1.05	8:48AM 1.06		9:25PM 0.75	9:42AM 0.73		10:12PM 0.45	10:26AM 0.43		10:51PM 0.21	11:04AM 0.20		11:27PM 0.05	11:40AM 0.07		12:01AM 0.00

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	7:43	-	-	7:45	-	-	7:46	-	-	7:47	-	-	7:48	-	-	7:50	-	-	7:50	-	-
Sunset	-	8:15	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:04	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	4
Temp. °C	17	17	16	15	19	21	20	28	30	21	23	25	20	22	19	17	16	17	13	13	14
Feels °C (?)	15	16	15	14	18	19	16	25	25	16	19	25	19	21	16	12	10	10	8	6	8

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Charente Maritime

Wind Update The cross-on wind has turned onshore at La Cote Sauvage (light winds from the W at OLERON CHAR A VOILE 13 km from La Cote Sauvage). A 2.4m groundswell from the W
52 minutes ago La Cote Sauvage

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Actual: 52 min ago

17 km/h

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Information about the Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ile d'Oleron - La Cotiniere 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 - La Cotiniere) 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 - La Cotiniere 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 - La Cotiniere is 28 km (17 miles) from 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.