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Tanchet surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tanchet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tanchet sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is 5.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tanchet surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tanchet this week:
The surf forecast for Tanchet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tanchet in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tanchet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Mon 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | |
223 | 401 | 507 | 687 | 780 | 588 | 1133 | 1768 | 2377 | 2288 | 1740 | 1311 | 833 | 336 | 937 | 1693 | 890 | 701 | 465 | 329 | 267 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 6:23AM3.72m | 6:35PM3.88m | 6:55AM3.63m | 7:09PM3.81m | 7:28AM3.52m | 7:45PM3.71m | 8:05AM3.39m | 8:25PM3.59m | 8:49AM3.28m | 9:11PM3.49m | 9:42AM3.19m | 10:06PM3.42m | 10:49AM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.51m | 12:38PM0.62m | 1:03AM0.58m | 1:16PM0.70m | 1:42AM0.70m | 1:55PM0.81m | 2:24AM0.82m | 2:37PM0.92m | 3:07AM0.93m | 3:21PM1.04m | 3:55AM1.00m | 4:11PM1.12m | 4:48AM1.03m | 5:07PM1.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
 | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | 9:57 |
4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 223 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1740 | 1311 | 833 | — | — | 1693 | 890 | 701 | 465 | 329 | 267 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 401 | 507 | 687 | 780 | 588 | 1133 | 1768 | 2377 | 2288 | — | — | — | 336 | 937 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 481 | 365 | 285 | 344 | 343 | 344 | 355 | 355 | 333 | 57 | 57 | 28 | 117 | 390 | 344 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 3 | 237 |
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Information about the Tanchet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tanchet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tanchet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tanchet 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 (Tanchet) 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 Tanchet 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.
Tanchet is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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