La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 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
13.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tranche sur Mer in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Tranche sur Mer over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)141313121211111110101010101615141313121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1614823492497472307238146102503117787157200130842599
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
E
10
WNW
20
N
15
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:07AM
4.67
5:26PM
4.61
5:42AM
4.76
5:59PM
4.69
6:18AM
4.70
6:34PM
4.65
6:56AM
4.51
7:11PM
4.48
7:38AM
4.18
7:53PM
4.19
8:26AM
3.77
8:45PM
3.83
9:50AM
3.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
-0.10
11:26AM
-0.30
11:45PM
-0.31
12:08PM
-0.37
12:28AM
-0.39
12:51PM
-0.29
1:14AM
-0.31
1:36PM
-0.08
2:01AM
-0.09
2:23PM
0.24
2:53AM
0.23
3:16PM
0.60
3:50AM
0.59
4:15PM
0.94
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-7:16--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05-
Sunset--8:54--8:55--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--9:02
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C15151716131816111717111615915151117161318
Feels °C (?)121415129151241213399291041111410
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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 16 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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