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St Jean de Monts surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s 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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Jean de Monts over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 396 | 229 | 150 | 215 | 190 | 134 | 116 | 998 | 1976 | 1886 | 1408 | 786 | 574 | 347 | 210 | 155 | 81 | 432 | 835 | 561 | 426 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | 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) | 1:22AM 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 | 8:09AM 0.75 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | ||
| Sunset | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||
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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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