La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

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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
20.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Aug 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
W
0.1
W
0.7
WNW
0.4
WSW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
WSW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)6165131211101099812101020202018161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11846641389051533532243981176247230527122773282929621363
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
25
WNW
20
NNE
10
NE
20
WNW
15
NNE
15
E
15
NW
20
E
25
E
10
NNW
25
ENE
20
E
25
SW
10
SE
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
4.23
5:19AM
4.08
5:32PM
4.42
5:55AM
4.19
6:05PM
4.52
6:25AM
4.23
6:34PM
4.52
6:50AM
4.21
6:57PM
4.44
7:09AM
4.14
7:17PM
4.29
7:27AM
4.04
7:37PM
4.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
0.66
10:31PM
0.36
10:48AM
0.37
11:16PM
0.12
11:30AM
0.15
11:56PM
-0.03
12:10PM
0.02
12:34AM
-0.08
12:47PM
-0.00
1:10AM
-0.02
1:24PM
0.09
1:46AM
0.15
2:01PM
0.27
2:22AM
0.39
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-9:06--9:04--9:01--9:00--8:58--8:57--8:54-
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182120192323212628243031232722212119192019
Feels °C (?)161914171918172224192726192520191817171716
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at La Tranche sur Mer (fresh winds from the NNW at Ile de Ré (PSL LOIX) 13 km from La Tranche sur Mer). A 0.7m windswell from the W

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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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