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La Tranche sur Mer surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 19 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
8.5° C
 (Which is 3.3°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 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 24th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
2
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)111118161615141413161515121416191817161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)112110326168712814157122310161295507645043563272841085433763170996346524048554729
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
SW
15
WSW
25
S
40
S
40
S
50
SSE
55
S
40
S
40
WSW
35
W
50
S
40
WSW
45
SW
15
WSW
40
SSE
40
S
30
SW
25
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
3.97
5:27AM
4.28
5:42PM
4.03
5:53AM
4.34
6:08PM
4.05
6:20AM
4.36
6:36PM
4.04
6:50AM
4.31
7:09PM
3.97
7:25AM
4.18
7:47PM
3.86
8:07AM
3.99
8:33PM
3.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
0.31
11:24PM
0.30
11:48AM
0.17
12:01AM
0.20
12:26PM
0.11
12:39AM
0.18
1:04PM
0.11
1:18AM
0.23
1:45PM
0.19
2:00AM
0.36
2:28PM
0.35
2:46AM
0.54
3:16PM
0.56
3:39AM
0.75
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:41--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:37--
Sunset-5:50--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:55--5:57--5:59-
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Rain (mm)
1-1--34712212234-7133-5
Temp. °C1011111010121011111110109889910899
Feels °C (?)698414-1033230-21-102255
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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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