La Sauzaie surf break

La Sauzaie surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 01 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
15.2° 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 Friday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
1.1
S
5
0.3
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.8
WSW
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
6
1
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
87
56
57
17
18
27
20
21
15
44
45
30
30
70
42
46
15
26
14
11
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
E
30
SE
35
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
20
W
15
W
20
NW
25
WNW
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
E
30
ESE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:27PM4.16m
5:40AM4.12m
5:50PM4.18m
6:05AM4.06m
6:15PM4.14m
6:31AM3.95m
6:42PM4.05m
7:00AM3.80m
7:13PM3.90m
7:31AM3.61m
7:47PM3.71m
8:07AM3.40m
8:27PM3.50m
8:51AM3.18m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.25m
11:55AM0.29m
00:15AM0.27m
12:30PM0.39m
00:51AM0.37m
1:06PM0.54m
1:29AM0.54m
1:43PM0.73m
2:08AM0.76m
2:23PM0.95m
2:51AM0.99m
3:07PM1.15m
3:39AM1.19m
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light rain
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part cloud
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6:52
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:43
6:43
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
1
5
3
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
13
16
15
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
15
14
8
10
13
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
10
11
11
8
7
11
11
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.5
S
4
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
8
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
78
87
56
31
10
18
27
20
21
15
44
45
30
30
5
10
1
15
26
14
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
92
17
13
13
17
6
6
13
5
9
5
5
1
1
2
1
8
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
11
1
11
6
6
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
2
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.9
WNW
6
1
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
19
57
3
10
25
2
3
11
70
42
46
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
20
0
53
216
33
216
364
0
162
282
0
62
48
363
215
364
170
162
275
183
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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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