La Nartelle Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.32° N 6.67° E

La Nartelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Nartelle sea temperature is
27.9°C
4.5° 

La Nartelle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Nartelle surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 41 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Nartelle over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the forecast for our little corner of the coast over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you straight up: it’s a rough patch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any real surf to get excited about. The first swell of any kind is a tiny, weak pulse, and it's followed by a massive gap with nothing. Patience is going to be the name of the game.

The whole outlook starts on Saturday, August 22nd. We’ve got a tiny 0.3ft swell from the south with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a measly 1, so barely a ripple. Winds are offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which would normally be great, but with that little to no surf, it’s not doing us any favours. The water is sitting at 82°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year.

Things don’t get any better for the next few days. Sunday morning (23rd) sees a 1ft swell from the NE with a period of just 3 seconds, and a bumpy cross-offshore wind. The afternoon swings onshore with a weak 2ft E swell. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all flat or just offering tiny, short-period dribble, with mostly onshore or cross-off winds. The combined energy never gets above 12. This is essentially a write-off.

There’s a slight tease on Thursday, August 27th. The afternoon brings a 3ft swell from the east with a 5-second period, and the combined energy bumps up to 41. That’s still weak, and the wind is onshore at 12 mph, so it’s going to be a mess. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit a massive blank. From Friday, August 28th, all the way through to the end of the first week of September, the forecast shows zeros. No swell, no energy. We do get some strong offshore winds on the 29th and 30th (WNW at 19-25 mph) and again on the 4th and 5th of September, but with zero swell, it’s just a howling wind over a flat ocean. It’s the kind of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The only spot on the cards is La Nartelle. It’s a sheltered, beginner-friendly break that’s inconsistent, so it tends to be hit or miss. The optimum swell direction is from the east, but the few tiny pulses we get from that direction are too small and weak to do anything.

We do get a couple of glassy mornings on the 3rd of September—calm, offshore winds, beautiful conditions—but with only a 0.7ft to 1.0ft swell from the east and a combined energy of 1, it’s essentially a lake. It’s flat.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout here. The best on offer is a very distant, uncertain hope. The long-range forecast for the end of the second week shows a couple of slight pulses. On Saturday, September 5th, we get a 1ft swell from the ENE with a 3-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The 6th offers a 2ft E swell with a 3-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy on the 6th is 6. These are tiny, weak, short-period swells. It’s not even enough for a log.

If you’re desperate, maybe the afternoon of the 6th of September gives you a couple of knee-high runners, but don’t hold your breath. For now, the forecast is a blank run. It’s more normal for this area to have these quiet spells, but it usually doesn’t stay poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
E
4
0.2
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.3
SSE
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
1
E
5
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SSE
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
3
6
1
0
0
1
0
4
20
12
7
7
13
41
3
4
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
E
5
N
5
N
20
ESE
5
NW
10
WNW
10
E
5
NW
10
NNE
15
E
10
NNE
15
NE
20
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
SW
25
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:50PM0.21m
6:02AM0.15m
7:38PM0.22m
7:00AM0.16m
8:15PM0.24m
7:41AM0.17m
8:47PM0.26m
8:18AM0.19m
9:16PM0.27m
8:52AM0.20m
9:44PM0.28m
9:27AM0.20m
10:11PM0.28m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.12m
12:22PM0.07m
2:07AM0.11m
1:12PM0.05m
2:38AM0.10m
1:51PM0.03m
3:06AM0.09m
2:25PM0.02m
3:34AM0.08m
2:58PM0.01m
4:01AM0.07m
3:30PM0.01m
4:29AM0.06m
clear
clear
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rain showers
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clear
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6:46
6:47
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6:50
6:50
6:52
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8:25
8:23
8:22
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8:19
8:17
8:15
 mm
2
Temp °C
31
26
26
27
25
27
27
25
25
27
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26
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26
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27
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27
32
29
Feels °C
28
26
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27
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27
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26
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26
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27
23
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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.

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