La Sauzaie surf break

La Sauzaie surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CEST
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La Sauzaie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Sauzaie sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Sauzaie this week:

The surf forecast for La Sauzaie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Sauzaie in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
1
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.6
W
14
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
47
35
160
316
298
350
256
227
268
132
44
103
27
31
26
136
392
284
146
184
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
NNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
30
NW
15
N
15
NNE
25
NW
10
ENE
10
N
25
NW
15
NW
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:13PM3.42m
2:25AM3.73m
2:58PM3.74m
3:11AM4.03m
3:39PM4.05m
3:55AM4.29m
4:19PM4.32m
4:38AM4.47m
5:00PM4.52m
5:22AM4.54m
5:42PM4.60m
6:08AM4.49m
6:26PM4.58m
6:55AM4.32m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.99m
8:35AM0.66m
8:57PM0.67m
9:25AM0.36m
9:46PM0.34m
10:12AM0.10m
10:34PM0.06m
10:58AM-0.06m
11:22PM-0.14m
11:44AM-0.12m
00:10AM-0.23m
12:31PM-0.06m
00:59AM-0.18m
1:20PM0.08m
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
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9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
1
2
3
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
13
12
12
10
10
13
13
10
12
13
12
14
14
15
15
15
15
9
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
6
10
7
7
7
7
11
10
11
12
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
W
12
0.6
W
14
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
1
3
3
256
227
268
132
23
12
11
26
136
392
284
146
184
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
1
2
4
31
9
37
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
2
1
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
1
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1
W
9
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.7
SW
4
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
3
47
35
160
316
298
350
165
44
103
27
11
16
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
364
395
455
641
33
454
161
20
0
80
0
0
33
0
0
220
33
136
48
8
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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Information about the La Sauzaie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Sauzaie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Sauzaie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Sauzaie 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 Sauzaie) 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 Sauzaie 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 Sauzaie is 20 km (12 miles) from Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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