
Surf Forecasts:
Villefranche sur Mer surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 27 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 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villefranche sur Mer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking in the water around Villefranche sur Mer.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid week and a half of tiny, weak, barely-there surf, and even the so-called "swell" that shows up later is nothing to get excited about. The wave energy is almost non-existent, with readings like 0 and barely climbing into double digits for the whole period. For a spot that’s a reef setup and only breaks rarely, this is a tough run.
The first real surf we see is on Monday, August 3rd, but it’s a total write-off. The morning is glassy with a NNE wind at 3 mph, but there’s no swell – zero energy. The afternoon brings a tiny 2 ft easterly swell with a 3-second period, which is just a short, weak windswell, and the onshore ESE breeze at 9 mph messes up any chance of a clean wave. Combined energy is a measly 5. This is not surfable.
Tuesday, August 4th, is similar. Morning glass with NNE 3 mph, but only a 2 ft easterly swell at 4 seconds – combined energy of 10. Tuesday afternoon, the swell gets to 3 ft from the east, 4-second period, but the onshore wind (ESE 6 mph) and poor shape keep it at a 0 out of 10. Energy is 40. Still no good.
Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are flat or tiny, with glassy mornings but zero swell. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th? Same story – glassy mornings, but the swell is under 1 ft, all short-period junk. The combined energy never gets above 14. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 10th brings a bit of hope with a morning offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph, but the swell is only 1.0 ft from the SSW with a 4-second period – combined energy of 3. That’s a clean, glassy-looking surface, but there’s nothing to ride. The afternoon is more of the same cross-shore mess.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From Tuesday, August 11th, all the way through to Monday, August 17th, the forecast is almost entirely flat. Zero swell, zero energy. The mornings are glassy, but there’s simply no wave. It’s a long, blank stretch.
Finally, on Tuesday, August 18th, we see a tiny flicker of life. The morning has a 1.0 ft swell from the southwest with an 8-second period – that’s a longer period, which suggests some better shaped energy, but it’s weak. Combined energy is 11. The wind is a cross-offshore from the north at 6 mph, which keeps it clean. But at 1.0 ft, there’s just not enough juice to surf. It’s still poor surf conditions.
So, the honest truth is: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The whole period is a wipeout. If you’re dying to get wet, keep checking the forecasts – things can change, but right now, the Mediterranean is asleep. Hang loose and maybe take the board in for a repair.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:16AM0.46m | 11:37PM0.53m | 12:10PM0.46m | 00:15AM0.51m | 1:21PM0.46m | 1:00AM0.49m | 2:55PM0.47m | 2:04AM0.47m | 4:34PM0.49m | 3:36AM0.45m | 5:49PM0.51m | 5:10AM0.45m | 6:45PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.34m | 6:19AM0.34m | 5:45PM0.36m | 7:04AM0.34m | 6:49PM0.39m | 8:01AM0.34m | 8:29PM0.41m | 9:10AM0.34m | 10:43PM0.41m | 10:25AM0.33m | 00:18AM0.39m | 11:32AM0.32m | 1:18AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 8 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | WSW 5 | E 3 | — | — | — | SW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SSE 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | 3 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 721 | 985 | 692 | 692 | 1191 | 704 | 705 | 916 | 696 | 695 | 807 | 82 | 119 | 807 | 227 | 82 | 1503 | 408 | 842 | 997 | 737 |
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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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