Villefranche sur Mer Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.70° N 7.32° E

Villefranche sur Mer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Villefranche sur Mer sea temperature is
28.6° C
4.8° 

Villefranche sur Mer surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 75 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Villefranche sur Mer this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Villefranche sur Mer in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villefranche sur Mer over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this is a tough one for the Villefranche sur Mer area. Over the next 16 days, we're looking at a real dry spell for surf. The first bunch of days are pretty much a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for. From the 16th of August all the way through to the 25th of August, it's a long stretch of tiny, weak swells or flat spells. The wind is mostly light, but the waves just aren't there. We're talking swell heights under 2 ft, with periods of 3 to 5 seconds—that's pure wind chop, no energy to speak of. The combined energy is a measly 1 to 24 (weak energy), so it's more like a lake than the Med.

The water temperature is sitting at 84°F—that's a huge 9°F warmer than usual, so it's much warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a real standout, but it's the only thing worth a mention.

Now, there is a little flicker late on the 25th of August. The Tuesday afternoon session brings a pulse of 6 ft swell from the SW, with a 6-second period. The combined energy jumps to 261 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is a clean offshore from the WSW at 22 mph. But the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions," and the score is a flat zero. The swell is coming from the SW, but this spot is a reef break that's only "fairly exposed" and prefers a S swell direction, so it's not firing. The wind is strong, and the swell is short-period, so it'll be a messy, blown-out affair. This is really only for experts who are desperate, and even then, it's a long shot. The 26th of August Wednesday morning is a bit better—3 ft from the SW with a 9-second period, combined energy of 162 (moderate), and a light offshore from the NNW at 3 mph. That's "surfable but very ordinary conditions," and it's the only real chance in the whole forecast. The size is manageable for most, but it's still a poor quality wave.

For the rest of the period, it fades back to nothing. If you're looking for a kite session, the 25th afternoon with that strong wind and 6 ft swell might be more interesting for kiting than paddle surfing. But for a proper surf, this is a blank run. The area rarely breaks and is inconsistent, so this is more normal for Villefranche sur Mer than a surprise. Forecasts can change, but for now, don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.9
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SE
5
0.5
ESE
4
0.1
SW
7
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
3
1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.1
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5
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.7
ESE
4
0.3
SSW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
35
10
7
26
7
12
2
1
1
65
0
1
42
0
0
58
19
13
4
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
NNW
10
N
10
SE
10
NE
10
N
10
SSE
5
NW
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
S
5
WNW
5
N
15
SW
10
WNW
5
N
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:01PM0.54m
11:28AM0.47m
11:29PM0.51m
12:18PM0.46m
11:55PM0.49m
1:22PM0.46m
00:23AM0.47m
2:57PM0.46m
1:02AM0.44m
4:45PM0.47m
2:48AM0.43m
5:50PM0.49m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.33m
5:35AM0.33m
5:07PM0.36m
6:09AM0.34m
5:46PM0.38m
6:46AM0.35m
6:39PM0.41m
7:32AM0.36m
8:25PM0.43m
8:38AM0.36m
11:33PM0.42m
10:01AM0.36m
00:41AM0.40m
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6:35
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6:41
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8:32
8:31
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8:29
8:27
8:25
8:23
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Temp °C
29
28
28
28
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28
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26
Feels °C
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28
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Information about the Villefranche sur Mer Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Villefranche sur Mer provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Villefranche sur Mer can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Villefranche sur Mer 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 (Villefranche sur Mer) 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 Villefranche sur Mer 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.

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