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Les Conches surfForecast / Vendee / France
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Les Conches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Les Conches sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Conches over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | |
13 | 23 | 62 | 84 | 112 | 106 | 89 | 181 | 159 | 215 | 92 | 61 | 61 | 150 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:12PM4.00m | 4:25AM4.18m | 4:45PM4.12m | 4:56AM4.22m | 5:12PM4.19m | 5:23AM4.21m | 5:34PM4.22m | 5:45AM4.17m | 5:53PM4.21m | 6:05AM4.09m | 6:13PM4.16m | 6:27AM3.97m | 6:36PM4.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.59m | 9:38PM0.60m | 10:02AM0.40m | 10:20PM0.40m | 10:41AM0.27m | 11:00PM0.25m | 11:18AM0.22m | 11:37PM0.19m | 11:55AM0.24m | 00:15AM0.21m | 12:31PM0.33m | 00:52AM0.31m | 1:07PM0.49m | 1:30AM0.48m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
9 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
13 | 10 | 62 | 84 | 112 | 106 | 70 | 181 | 159 | 215 | 92 | 61 | 61 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 10 | SSW 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
9 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 89 | 70 | 69 | 85 | 33 | 30 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WSW 15 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
5 | 23 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 37 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 100 | 59 | 59 | 123 | 123 | 154 | 271 | 333 |
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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.











