La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 27 May 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
18.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
!
2
2
1
!
!
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
WSW
13
1.1
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
86
51
49
31
15
14
18
46
58
75
101
347
293
303
209
289
610
494
417
379
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
WSW
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
WSW
15
ENE
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
N
15
NNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
5
SSW
20
W
25
W
30
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:39PM3.80m
3:54AM3.86m
4:14PM3.89m
4:29AM3.88m
4:43PM3.96m
4:59AM3.89m
5:09PM4.01m
5:25AM3.89m
5:33PM4.03m
5:50AM3.87m
5:59PM4.03m
6:16AM3.81m
6:26PM3.99m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.83m
9:04PM0.84m
9:27AM0.72m
9:50PM0.69m
10:10AM0.63m
10:33PM0.56m
10:51AM0.56m
11:13PM0.47m
11:30AM0.53m
11:53PM0.44m
12:09PM0.54m
00:33AM0.46m
12:48PM0.58m
1:12AM0.53m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:50
1
Temp °C
24
26
29
26
30
30
26
31
30
24
23
21
18
20
20
18
19
18
17
18
17
22
25
29
25
30
29
25
31
29
24
22
20
15
17
16
18
18
15
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
1.1
W
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
89
86
51
49
31
15
14
14
46
58
75
66
347
293
303
209
289
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
16
0.5
WSW
13
0.1
SW
4
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
1
18
13
1
5
101
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
4
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
610
494
417
379
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
10
0
1
1
16
96
181
38
1
10
0
0
1
0
0
10
35
308
497
535
308
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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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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