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La Terriere surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Terriere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Terriere sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Terriere this week:
The surf forecast for La Terriere over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Terriere in the next 16 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Terriere over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | |
116 | 76 | 156 | 133 | 133 | 97 | 90 | 72 | 46 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 42 | 101 | 176 | 152 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 11:01PM3.50m | 12:31PM3.25m | 00:58AM3.54m | 1:47PM3.40m | 2:08AM3.72m | 2:45PM3.61m | 3:02AM3.93m | 3:33PM3.83m | 3:47AM4.08m | 4:12PM4.00m | 4:25AM4.18m | 4:45PM4.12m | 4:56AM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.94m | 4:55AM0.89m | 5:22PM1.16m | 6:08AM1.04m | 6:36PM1.21m | 7:22AM0.99m | 7:47PM1.08m | 8:27AM0.81m | 8:48PM0.85m | 9:19AM0.59m | 9:38PM0.60m | 10:02AM0.40m | 10:20PM0.40m | 10:41AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | 9:12 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 |
18 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 116 | 76 | 156 | 133 | 133 | 97 | 90 | 72 | 46 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 42 | 101 | 176 | 152 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 2 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 185 | 185 | 217 | 191 | 152 | 273 | 205 | 238 | 273 | 47 | 205 |
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Information about the La Terriere Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Terriere provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Terriere can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Terriere 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 Terriere) 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 Terriere 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Vendee? If you are looking for accommodation near La Terriere, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Les Sables-d'Olonne which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Vendee where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Pallice which is 30 km (19 miles) away, La Rochelle, La Roche-sur-Yon and Marans.
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