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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 Friday (May 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Gilles Croix de Vie over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 48 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 56 | 146 | 287 | 363 | 657 | 3155 | 3201 | 2324 | 1334 | 1179 | 750 | 857 | 249 | 463 | 545 | 493 | 287 | 308 | 439 | 253 | 224 | 269 | 175 | 270 | 215 | 302 | 257 | 227 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:53PM 4.36 | 7:18AM 4.02 | 7:30PM 4.11 | 7:57AM 3.69 | 8:11PM 3.82 | 8:41AM 3.36 | 8:59PM 3.51 | 9:45AM 3.08 | 10:18PM 3.26 | 11:54AM 2.94 | 12:20AM 3.18 | 1:15PM 3.00 | 1:31AM 3.25 | 2:10PM 3.15 | 2:21AM 3.39 | 2:51PM 3.34 | 3:00AM 3.54 | 3:24PM 3.53 | 3:33AM 3.70 | 3:54PM 3.73 | 4:04AM 3.84 | 4:22PM 3.90 | 4:35AM 3.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:59PM 0.11 | 1:25AM 0.07 | 1:43PM 0.39 | 2:12AM 0.38 | 2:29PM 0.70 | 3:01AM 0.71 | 3:18PM 1.01 | 3:54AM 1.02 | 4:13PM 1.26 | 4:54AM 1.25 | 5:15PM 1.42 | 5:59AM 1.34 | 6:21PM 1.46 | 7:04AM 1.29 | 7:26PM 1.36 | 8:02AM 1.15 | 8:22PM 1.18 | 8:50AM 0.96 | 9:09PM 0.97 | 9:33AM 0.77 | 9:51PM 0.76 | 10:12AM 0.61 | 10:31PM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue 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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