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La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 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
7.1° C
 (Which is 5.0°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Tranche sur Mer in the next 12 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.2
SW
1.6
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111211141312718161615151413131211111017
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62654042532567110771134491501210719192446235115911074659418154837557
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
25
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SW
25
WSW
35
SSE
50
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SE
15
SE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
3.17
1:57AM
3.29
2:25PM
3.28
2:45AM
3.46
3:10PM
3.44
3:26AM
3.65
3:49PM
3.61
4:02AM
3.85
4:22PM
3.76
4:33AM
4.02
4:51PM
3.89
5:01AM
4.17
5:17PM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:40PM
1.42
7:16AM
1.38
7:43PM
1.33
8:16AM
1.21
8:38PM
1.15
9:08AM
0.98
9:26PM
0.91
9:52AM
0.73
10:08PM
0.67
10:32AM
0.50
10:46PM
0.46
11:11AM
0.31
11:24PM
0.30
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:42--8:41--
Sunset-5:42--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:49--5:50-
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light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101312131311101111111110910810111111138
Feels °C (?)3991093316787463355692
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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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