
Surf Forecasts:
La Nartelle surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, E swell with 36 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Nartelle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Nartelle in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s dig into this one.
To be honest, it’s a grim outlook. The next 16 days are a total washout. No surf to speak of at all. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions from the 14th of July right through to the 29th. The combined swell energy numbers are pathetic – mostly single digits or zeros, like 18, 12, and 1. Just tiny, weak wind-slop that’s not worth paddling out for. For a spot like La Nartelle (France), this kind of dead run isn’t out of the ordinary, but it’s still a bummer. The water temp is a warm 80°F, which is about 9°F warmer than usual, so it’s like a hot tub, but there’s no waves.
The only clean-looking windows come on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, with glassy conditions and a NW wind at 3 mph, but zero swell. Then on Saturday, July 25th, we get another glassy morning with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, and a tiny 2 ft swell from the east at 5 seconds. That’s the best we’ve got, and it’s still poor surf with a combined energy of only 21 – weak. For a beginner break, that’s just not enough to make it fun.
So, stay patient. It’s going to be a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | — | ESE 2 | SW 2 | W 2 | S 5 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 6 | E 3 | SW 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:13PM0.31m | 9:52AM0.19m | 10:59PM0.32m | 10:39AM0.19m | 11:43PM0.31m | 11:25AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.30m | 12:14PM0.18m | 1:05AM0.28m | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:44AM0.25m | 2:10PM0.17m | 2:23AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM-0.01m | 4:41AM0.06m | 3:59PM-0.02m | 5:29AM0.06m | 4:42PM-0.01m | 6:16AM0.06m | 5:25PM0.00m | 7:01AM0.07m | 6:08PM0.02m | 7:45AM0.07m | 6:53PM0.05m | 8:29AM0.07m | 7:44PM0.08m | 9:14AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | |
— | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | E 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
18 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | — | S 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | W 6 | SW 4 | — | W 6 | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | SW 2 | W 2 | SW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1190 | 36 | 979 | 1157 | 647 | 979 | 1281 | 841 | 1004 | 1197 | 1152 | 1133 | 1281 | 57 | 207 | 914 | 80 | 53 | 715 | 344 | 456 |
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Information about the La Nartelle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Nartelle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Nartelle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Nartelle 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 (La Nartelle) 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 La Nartelle 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.
La Nartelle is 13 km (8 miles) from Frejus. If you plan a holiday in Cote d'Azur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Frejus. Frejus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











