La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 CEST
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La Tranche sur Mer surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Tranche sur Mer sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Tranche sur Mer this week:

The surf forecast for La Tranche sur Mer over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tranche sur Mer in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tranche sur Mer over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.9
WSW
1.5
W
1.3
WSW
1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121110101010989888887714121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5564182471411301259013330228914461694719514152940
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
E
25
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
S
25
W
25
W
10
SW
20
SW
20
W
20
W
25
W
0
N
15
NE
10
NNW
25
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
4.04
4:25AM
3.94
4:38PM
4.27
5:01AM
4.12
5:11PM
4.41
5:31AM
4.23
5:39PM
4.47
5:55AM
4.28
6:02PM
4.46
6:13AM
4.28
6:20PM
4.39
6:29AM
4.25
6:38PM
4.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50AM
1.02
9:27PM
0.70
9:44AM
0.69
10:14PM
0.40
10:28AM
0.39
10:54PM
0.16
11:07AM
0.17
11:30PM
0.01
11:44AM
0.03
12:05AM
-0.04
12:19PM
0.00
12:39AM
0.02
12:54PM
0.08
1:12AM
0.19
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise7:46--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:54--
Sunset-8:12--8:09--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:01--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162426222425212119171716151716141919131919
Feels °C (?)15222417212521191515131310121211161481514
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at La Tranche sur Mer (light winds from the ENE at Ile de Ré (PSL LOIX) 13 km from La Tranche sur Mer). A 1.4m groundswell from the W is too big for here

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17 km/h
ENE
Cross-Shore
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Information about the La Tranche sur Mer Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Tranche sur Mer provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Tranche sur Mer can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Tranche sur Mer 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 Tranche sur Mer) 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 Tranche sur Mer 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 Tranche sur Mer, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in La Pallice 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne which is 30 km (19 miles) away, La Rochelle, La Roche-sur-Yon and Marans.

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