When should you surf Croix-de-Vie today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 16h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Croix-de-Vie surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Croix-de-Vie (Vendée).
Best score today
799h
Now
2315:00
Waves
1.5 m
12 s
Wind
11 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 2.5 m
Light
08:26 → 19:19
Best windows today
8h68/100
1.5 m · 12 s · 5 km/h
9h79/100
1.5 m · 12 s · 3 km/h
10h68/100
1.5 m · 12 s · 6 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 45 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 45 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 45 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 68 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 68 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 79 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 68 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 56 | 1.5 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | 45 | 1.5 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 23 | 1.5 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 23 | 1.4 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 50 | 1.4 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.4 m · 11 s | 18 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 23 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 21 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.4 m · 9 s | 19 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.4 m · 9 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Croix-de-Vie today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Croix-de-Vie suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Croix-de-Vie.