St Jean de Monts surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 CET
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St Jean de Monts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St Jean de Monts sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Jean de Monts this week:

The surf forecast for St Jean de Monts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St Jean de Monts in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 1PM. 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 (Mar 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Jean de Monts over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.9
WNW
1.5
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)161614121312121119161413121212111118151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5133962291502151901341167308226821269705488282163152230559812557
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
WSW
30
W
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NE
10
ENE
20
NNW
10
NNE
25
N
25
N
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:35PM
4.55
6:56AM
4.43
7:14PM
4.30
7:39AM
4.04
8:00PM
3.95
8:31AM
3.59
8:59PM
3.56
9:55AM
3.18
11:01PM
3.29
12:49PM
3.15
1:18AM
3.47
2:05PM
3.43
2:21AM
3.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:00PM
-0.03
1:22AM
0.05
1:45PM
0.29
2:10AM
0.37
2:35PM
0.68
3:07AM
0.73
3:35PM
1.05
4:16AM
1.05
4:49PM
1.30
5:38AM
1.17
6:12PM
1.31
7:01AM
1.04
7:28PM
1.09
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:28--7:29--7:30-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12141013131312111110108910888912138
Feels °C (?)79511910977210343536671
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Information about the St Jean de Monts Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St Jean de Monts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Jean de Monts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Jean de Monts 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 Jean de Monts) 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 Jean de Monts 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 Jean de Monts, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Challans which is 16 km (10 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 37 km (23 miles) away, La Roche-sur-Yon, Nantes Aeroport Atlantique and Coueron.

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