La Sauzaie surf break

La Sauzaie surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Sauzaie in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
1.1
S
5
0.4
W
10
0.7
SW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
92
156
153
141
130
240
159
107
90
87
82
70
30
24
10
10
10
9
9
8
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NNE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
E
15
SE
25
SSE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
S
15
E
30
SE
25
SSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NE
15
NE
0
N
15
ENE
25
ESE
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:04PM3.87m
4:16AM4.06m
4:36PM4.01m
4:47AM4.12m
5:03PM4.11m
5:15AM4.14m
5:27PM4.16m
5:40AM4.12m
5:50PM4.18m
6:05AM4.06m
6:15PM4.14m
6:31AM3.95m
6:42PM4.05m
7:00AM3.80m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.62m
10:05AM0.43m
10:22PM0.43m
10:43AM0.31m
11:01PM0.30m
11:19AM0.26m
11:38PM0.25m
11:55AM0.29m
00:15AM0.27m
12:30PM0.39m
00:51AM0.37m
1:06PM0.54m
1:29AM0.54m
1:43PM0.73m
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:47
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9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
3
6
3
2
6
2
Temp °C
19
18
15
18
19
15
16
15
16
18
19
14
15
14
15
17
18
13
18
17
15
14
14
12
16
17
12
14
13
15
17
20
9
11
12
15
16
16
11
18
17
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
19
92
156
153
141
130
240
88
80
55
87
82
31
30
14
8
2
6
6
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
18
0.5
W
16
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
Energy kJ
43
16
14
27
129
89
159
107
90
17
55
13
10
10
6
5
10
9
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
7
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
S
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
18
10
2
1
1
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
SE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.7
SSE
5
1.1
S
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.5
SE
3
Energy kJ
7
11
1
1
6
10
5
6
25
70
19
24
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
49
8
9
7
78
8
8
8
0
141
215
20
0
162
191
227
328
229
275
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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