La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 CET
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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
13.1° C
(Which is 1.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tranche sur Mer in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 13th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 13th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 14th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.8
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
1.4
WSW
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)141316161615151413131312181616151413131515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9721077381629203098240517091028591417498228150315159917845905063891248892
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
35
SW
45
SW
20
WSW
30
WNW
30
NW
25
N
15
NNE
5
N
15
W
20
WNW
10
NE
10
SW
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
25
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:00AM
2.92
1:44PM
2.94
2:03AM
3.19
2:32PM
3.22
2:45AM
3.52
3:08PM
3.53
3:17AM
3.86
3:38PM
3.83
3:46AM
4.18
4:04PM
4.11
4:12AM
4.46
4:30PM
4.35
4:39AM
4.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05PM
1.74
5:53AM
1.69
6:27PM
1.69
7:13AM
1.50
7:39PM
1.41
8:14AM
1.14
8:32PM
1.03
9:00AM
0.71
9:15PM
0.62
9:40AM
0.30
9:54PM
0.24
10:18AM
-0.05
10:32PM
-0.06
10:56AM
-0.29
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11
Sunset7:06--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:12--7:13--7:14--
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--455----------------
Temp. °C1112121089108810119991115111112912
Feels °C (?)6546124345786671362306
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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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