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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Gilles Croix de Vie this week:
The surf forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Gilles Croix de Vie in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (May 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 346 | 167 | 350 | 180 | 156 | 143 | 74 | 45 | 56 | 34 | 80 | 134 | 202 | 86 | 201 | 325 | 581 | 595 | 246 | 185 | 116 | 117 | 101 | 126 | 356 | 628 | 1245 | 1850 | 653 | 347 | 119 | 84 | 58 | 143 | 158 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:56AM 4.02 | 7:11PM 4.07 | 7:30AM 3.85 | 7:47PM 3.90 | 8:09AM 3.62 | 8:31PM 3.68 | 9:01AM 3.37 | 9:31PM 3.46 | 10:21AM 3.14 | 11:12PM 3.34 | 12:42PM 3.16 | 1:10AM 3.51 | 2:03PM 3.44 | 2:19AM 3.83 | 2:57PM 3.78 | 3:11AM 4.15 | 3:43PM 4.10 | 3:57AM 4.42 | 4:24PM 4.36 | 4:40AM 4.58 | 5:03PM 4.52 | 5:21AM 4.61 | 5:40PM 4.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:24AM 0.41 | 1:40PM 0.56 | 2:04AM 0.59 | 2:21PM 0.76 | 2:49AM 0.79 | 3:09PM 0.98 | 3:43AM 0.98 | 4:07PM 1.16 | 4:47AM 1.09 | 5:15PM 1.25 | 6:00AM 1.07 | 6:28PM 1.17 | 7:13AM 0.87 | 7:38PM 0.94 | 8:18AM 0.55 | 8:40PM 0.60 | 9:13AM 0.23 | 9:34PM 0.26 | 10:03AM -0.04 | 10:23PM -0.02 | 10:49AM -0.19 | 11:10PM -0.20 | 11:33AM -0.21 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:27 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the St Gilles Croix de Vie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Gilles Croix de Vie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at St Gilles Croix de Vie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Gilles Croix de Vie 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 (St Gilles Croix de Vie) 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 St Gilles Croix de Vie 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Vendee? If you are looking for accommodation near St Gilles Croix de Vie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vendee, consider staying in Challans which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Vendee where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Les Sables-d'Olonne which is 26 km (16 miles) away, La Roche-sur-Yon, Nantes Aeroport Atlantique and Coueron.
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