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Grande Plage Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.6m
peeling
Wind
5kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.9m
rising
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Grande Plage today? (4 Sept)

Today at Grande Plage: Epic! for kite foiling — 95/100 for expert level. Wind 5 kn SW · Waves 0.6 m, 7 s · Tide 0.7–-1.8 m. Best window around 17:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Grande Plage: 0.5m waves with light onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the evening, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 21°C / 70°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
88/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
88
/ 100
now · 15
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 91 · 18
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 88
now · 15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
closing
Wind
11kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.9m
rising
Period
7s
Water
22°C
Swell
N 355°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
82
/ 100
15
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 88 · 18
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 82
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.8m
closing
Wind
7kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.3m
rising
Period
11s
Water
22°C
Swell
N 354°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
87
/ 100
15
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 89 · 12
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 87
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
peeling
Wind
6kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.3m
rising
Period
9s
Water
22°C
Swell
N 0°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wide, fine-sand Atlantic beach break over 3 km long, facing west-southwest and exposed to Bay of Biscay swell, used for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. During the supervised season, surf, longboard and kitesurf activity is confined to a zone at the southern 'Passerelle' end. Strong rip currents (baines) are the main hazard, carrying an official municipal warning about dangerous currents. Best surf entry is at low to mid tide.

Spec sheet
Coords
46.6766°N, 1.9279°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Swell now
N 356°
Wind now
SW 232°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Grande Plage good for surfing today?

Grande Plage scores 44/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 5 kn SW · Waves 0.6 m, 7 s · Tide 0.7–-1.8 m. Best window around 03:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Grande Plage today?

Wind at Grande Plage today: 5 kn SW (gusting 20 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Grande Plage today?

Waves at Grande Plage today: 0.6 m, 7 s period from N, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Grande Plage today?

The best window for surfing at Grande Plage today is around 03:00 UTC, when conditions score 44/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Grande Plage suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Grande Plage scores 68/100 today for surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Grande Plage?

Grande Plage is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Grande Plage?

Grande Plage is a coastal location near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in France. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Grande Plage?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Grande Plage, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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