
Surf Forecasts:
Villefranche sur Mer surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SW swell with 37 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villefranche sur Mer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk about what’s going on.
It’s a tough stretch for surf around Villefranche-sur-Mer. Looking at the next couple of weeks, there are no recommendations coming through the system, and honestly, the conditions back that up. This is one of those flat, quiet spells that this area can get, especially in the thick of summer. The ocean is just going to be sitting there, glassy and flat, more like a lake than a surf spot. Don't get too down about it, though—these dead runs don't usually last forever, and the forecasts can change. We just need a pulse of energy from the south or southwest to get things moving.
The first real chance of anything, and I mean *anything*, comes on Tuesday the 11th in the morning. We’re looking at a tiny, weak swell pushing in from the southwest. The energy reading is only 3, which is about as weak as it gets. But there’s a bit of life to it. If you are absolutely desperate for a paddle, there will be some small, fat lines rolling through, but expect to do a lot of waiting for a wave that barely stands up. It’s a poor excuse for a surf, to be honest.
There’s another little pulse on the morning of Monday the 18th. It’s still small, around 2ft, but it’s clean. A light offshore flow from the NNW is going to take the chop off the surface. The energy gets a little more interesting, up to 13, which is still weak but better than nothing. You might find a clean little ripple on the outside break, but it’s going to be marginal. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore and pick up, making things messy.
The last faint hope in this window comes on the morning of Tuesday the 19th. This is probably the pick of a very bad bunch. The swell is still small, pushing 2ft, but it comes with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy reading bumps up to 31, which is a bit more push behind it. For this to be a standout, it’s a real stretch, but it’s looking like the most surfable conditions we’ll see. The break is a reef that rarely breaks, so any swell that comes through will have some shape to it, but it's also an expert spot, so don't be fooled by the small size. Water temperature is about 84°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year.
Honestly, if you’ve got a quiver of big boards and a lot of patience, you might find something on the 18th and 19th, but for the rest of us, it’s a “leave the boards in the car” kind of week. It’s a tough call, but that’s the Mediterranean for you in August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM0.51m | 5:10AM0.45m | 6:45PM0.54m | 6:20AM0.45m | 7:31PM0.56m | 7:16AM0.46m | 8:13PM0.58m | 8:02AM0.47m | 8:51PM0.59m | 8:45AM0.48m | 9:27PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.48m | 10:01PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:18AM0.39m | 11:32AM0.32m | 1:18AM0.37m | 12:28PM0.30m | 2:04AM0.35m | 1:16PM0.29m | 2:44AM0.34m | 2:00PM0.28m | 3:21AM0.33m | 2:41PM0.28m | 3:56AM0.33m | 3:19PM0.29m | 4:30AM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1014 | 692 | 690 | 915 | 262 | 690 | 807 | 690 | 690 | 916 | 737 | 692 | 916 | 690 | 743 | 766 | 732 | 719 | 1061 | 699 |
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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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