
Surf Forecasts:
Les Conches surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Les Conches in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Conches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming. The next 16 days at Les Conches start off with a real bust. The first week is flat and disappointing, with nothing worth paddling out for. You’re looking at a gap of about 8 or 9 days of dead water before anything shows up. That’s just how it goes sometimes around here.
The first real chance comes on Saturday, 1 August. The morning session is the one to aim for. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s real groundswell, with some proper energy even if the height is small. The wind is light offshore from the east, making the surface glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 366, so there’s some grunt behind it. This is the standout window. The water temperature is about 69°, which is normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
That afternoon, the wind turns onshore and the swell builds to 4ft, but it gets blown out quickly. Not worth the paddle.
Sunday 2 August has a bit more size – 3ft to 4ft from the W – but the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s messy. The energy is there (231 to 308) but the conditions are poor. Leave it alone.
Monday 3 August morning is a tease. The swell drops to 3ft from the W, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is weak at 118.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions for the rest of the window. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, and the swell is small and short-period. Some afternoons get a bump in energy (like Tuesday 4 August afternoon with 334), but that comes with a fresh cross-onshore wind making it lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
For the best bet, get on Saturday 1 August morning at Les Conches. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16 days. That 3ft WSW groundswell with the 14-second period and glassy offshore wind will give you clean, lined-up waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but it can get a crowd on the weekends, so expect some company. The swell direction is a good match for the spot’s optimum. It’s not big, but it’s clean and has some real push.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
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2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 131 | 40 | 36 | 52 | 59 | 83 | 29 | 48 | 74 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:36PM3.27m | 3:08AM3.24m | 3:30PM3.41m | 3:58AM3.38m | 4:14PM3.59m | 4:38AM3.54m | 4:51PM3.78m | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:24PM3.96m | 5:42AM3.82m | 5:52PM4.11m | 6:08AM3.92m | 6:17PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.39m | 8:55PM1.28m | 9:18AM1.24m | 9:50PM1.07m | 10:08AM1.01m | 10:36PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.77m | 11:18PM0.59m | 11:31AM0.55m | 11:56PM0.39m | 12:09PM0.37m | 00:33AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | ENE 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 6 | W 7 | W 10 | — | SW 4 | W 9 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 131 | 2 | — | 5 | 59 | 1 | 28 | 48 | 74 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | W 11 | SW 5 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | WNW 4 | W 10 | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 9 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NW 3 |
3 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | 40 | 36 | 52 | — | 83 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 619 | 344 | 605 | 440 | 20 | 363 | 384 | 13 | 3 | 263 | 20 | 0 | 261 | 24 | 59 | 261 | 99 | 171 | 670 | 260 | |
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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.










