Surf Forecasts:
Villefranche sur Mer surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, ESE swell with 28 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 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villefranche sur Mer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the Côte d'Azur. We're looking at a long, long dry spell before anything even thinks about showing up.
To start, there's just nothing. A flat, dead ocean for days on end. The first tiny pulse of energy doesn't even appear until Wednesday the 9th, and even that is a joke with a 1ft swell from the SSW and a period of just 4 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 8 (that's weak, folks). It's glassy in the morning, but that's not enough to save it. We're looking at a massive gap of nearly two weeks of poor surf and no recommendations.
The water temp is sitting at a balmy 82°F, which is a staggering 10°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's not just a little warm, that's a freak event. The Mediterranean is feeling like a bath.
So, what's the only real shine in this whole outlook? You have to wait all the way until Friday the 18th of September. That morning, we finally get a proper swell. A 7ft pulse from the WSW with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 524 (moderate wave energy). The wind is from the NNW, which is cross-offshore at Villefranche sur Mer (France), and it's described as clean. But here's the reality check: at 7ft, this is getting into expert-only territory, especially for a reef break that “rarely breaks.” This is a shallow reef setup, and a swell that size with a short period (7 seconds) won't be a friendly wave. It’s going to be a heavy, pitching wall. If you're an experienced local who knows the rock shelf, you might be in for a wild session. Otherwise, it's a day to watch from the shore.
Before that, there are a few small, fleeting moments. On the 21st of September, Monday morning, we get a 3ft swell from the WSW with a 6-second period (energy 93 – weak). The wind is glassy from the NW. It’s a small, clean, and weak wave, about as good as it gets for a learner, but still nothing to write home about. The period is too short to hold up on a reef.
So, the one standout is the 18th of September. Early. For the big dogs only. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off for a paddle. If you're into kiting, that 7ft morning with a cross-offshore wind might look more interesting than a paddle.
Stay patient, check the charts, and don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | E 3 | E 4 | SE 3 | SSW 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | E 3 | W 5 | — | WSW 3 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM0.54m | 6:31AM0.45m | 7:10PM0.56m | 7:16AM0.47m | 7:47PM0.57m | 7:55AM0.49m | 8:21PM0.57m | 8:33AM0.50m | 8:51PM0.56m | 9:08AM0.50m | 9:20PM0.55m | 9:43AM0.50m | 9:46PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.33m | 1:10AM0.35m | 12:20PM0.32m | 1:45AM0.34m | 1:06PM0.31m | 2:17AM0.32m | 1:47PM0.30m | 2:47AM0.31m | 2:24PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.31m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:43AM0.31m | 3:34PM0.33m | 4:10AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | E 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | W 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 21 | — | 3 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 694 | 807 | 692 | 732 | 732 | 779 | 691 | 143 | 82 | 108 | 119 | 174 | 138 | 487 | 153 | 153 | 289 | 238 | 345 | 732 | 412 |
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