
Surf Forecasts:
Les Conches surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, WSW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Les Conches this week:
The surf forecast for Les Conches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Les Conches in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Conches over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
705 | 658 | 376 | 238 | 281 | 212 | 167 | 173 | 319 | 377 | 822 | 711 | 564 | 319 | 196 | 144 | 101 | 63 | 39 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:18PM4.35m | 6:25AM4.31m | 6:38PM4.17m | 6:46AM4.17m | 7:00PM3.94m | 7:10AM3.97m | 7:26PM3.68m | 7:38AM3.73m | 7:56PM3.40m | 8:12AM3.45m | 8:33PM3.10m | 8:57AM3.15m | 9:28PM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM0.04m | 12:58PM0.07m | 1:15AM0.28m | 1:36PM0.32m | 1:53AM0.57m | 2:16PM0.63m | 2:33AM0.90m | 2:59PM0.96m | 3:17AM1.21m | 3:49PM1.28m | 4:10AM1.48m | 4:48PM1.50m | 11:32PM2.74m | |||||||
— | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
705 | 658 | 376 | 238 | 281 | 212 | 167 | 173 | 319 | 377 | 822 | 711 | 564 | 319 | 196 | 144 | 101 | 63 | 39 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 38 | 97 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
168 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 38 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 13 | 193 | 90 | 115 | 207 | 207 | 188 | 154 |
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Information about the Les Conches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Les Conches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Les Conches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Les Conches 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 (Les Conches) 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 Les Conches 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 Les Conches, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Les Sables-d'Olonne which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Vendee where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Pallice which is 32 km (20 miles) away, La Roche-sur-Yon, La Rochelle and Marans.










