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Le Phare du Groin du Cou surfForecast / Vendee / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Phare du Groin du Cou this week:
The surf forecast for Le Phare du Groin du Cou over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Phare du Groin du Cou in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Phare du Groin du Cou over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1335 | 2296 | 1121 | 851 | 411 | 191 | 112 | 98 | 475 | 439 | 253 | 194 | 192 | 121 | 93 | 83 | 106 | 113 | 86 | 49 | 60 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:32AM 3.21 | 2:01PM 3.45 | 2:46AM 3.43 | 3:07PM 3.75 | 3:41AM 3.70 | 3:57PM 4.04 | 4:25AM 3.94 | 4:38PM 4.27 | 5:01AM 4.12 | 5:11PM 4.41 | 5:31AM 4.23 | 5:39PM 4.47 | 5:55AM 4.28 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:45PM 1.12 | 6:18AM 1.34 | 7:07PM 1.19 | 7:40AM 1.29 | 8:26PM 1.00 | 8:50AM 1.02 | 9:27PM 0.70 | 9:44AM 0.69 | 10:14PM 0.40 | 10:28AM 0.39 | 10:54PM 0.16 | 11:07AM 0.17 | 11:30PM 0.01 | 11:44AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | ||
| Sunset | 8:17 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Vendee
The wind is still cross-on at Le Phare du Groin du Cou (fresh winds from the W at Ile de Ré (PSL LOIX) 12 km from Le Phare du Groin du Cou). A 2.3m groundswell from the W
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Information about the Le Phare du Groin du Cou Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Phare du Groin du Cou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Phare du Groin du Cou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Phare du Groin du Cou 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 (Le Phare du Groin du Cou) 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 Le Phare du Groin du Cou 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.
Le Phare du Groin du Cou is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of La Pallice. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Pallice. La Pallice has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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