La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 10 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
13.8° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
2.2
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.1
W
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)14141415151515141312710101010131216151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6947435292177272327591739975976353231283231245212659569168717761016690
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
40
NW
25
WNW
15
W
15
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NE
15
ESE
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM 1:02AM
2.93 2.94
1:59PM
2.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:42PM
2.92
6:14AM
1.58
6:43PM
1.61
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16-
Sunset--8:46--8:47--8:49--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54
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light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-11-1-1--11----------
Temp. °C171211111111111112121314141414131314141217
Feels °C (?)1574578777881112121010111111917
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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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