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St Gilles Croix de Vie surfForecast / Vendee / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Gilles Croix de Vie this week:
The surf forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Gilles Croix de Vie in the next 12 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 85 | 81 | 88 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 38 | 32 | 57 | 58 | 116 | 80 | 86 | 51 | 34 | 72 | 27 | 23 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:14PM 3.25 | 10:45AM 3.14 | 11:19PM 3.04 | 12:14PM 3.02 | 1:15AM 2.96 | 2:03PM 3.08 | 2:44AM 3.08 | 3:10PM 3.28 | 3:39AM 3.29 | 3:58PM 3.54 | 4:21AM 3.53 | 4:36PM 3.83 | 4:57AM 3.77 | 5:11PM 4.10 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:11AM 1.30 | 5:40PM 1.41 | 6:10AM 1.48 | 6:47PM 1.52 | 7:19AM 1.53 | 7:59PM 1.47 | 8:28AM 1.42 | 9:04PM 1.28 | 9:27AM 1.19 | 9:57PM 0.99 | 10:15AM 0.89 | 10:43PM 0.68 | 10:58AM 0.59 | |||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 25 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Vendee
Continuing clean conditions at St Gilles Croix de Vie (light winds from the NNE at L Ile D Yeu 27 km from St Gilles Croix de Vie). 0.6m 8s swell from the WNW with a 0.6m 4s local chop, also from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
27 km away, 1 h 34 min ago
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Information about the St Gilles Croix de Vie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Gilles Croix de Vie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at St Gilles Croix de Vie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Gilles Croix de Vie 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 (St Gilles Croix de Vie) 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 St Gilles Croix de Vie 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 St Gilles Croix de Vie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Challans which is 19 km (12 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 26 km (16 miles) away, La Roche-sur-Yon, Nantes Aeroport Atlantique and Coueron.
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