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La Madrague Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.6m
crumbling
Wind
5kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
falling
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Photo: Hôtel Maison Chiberta via Google

What are the conditions at La Madrague today? (4 Sept)

Today at La Madrague: Epic! for surfing — 93/100 for beginner level. Wind 5 kn SW · Waves 0.6 m, 8 s · Tide 0.7–-1.5 m. Best window around 03:00 UTC. Today's conditions at La Madrague: 0.6m waves with light cross-shore wind. Surfing looks Epic! in the morning, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 23°C / 73°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
66/100Good
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
66
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 93 · 06
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 66
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
crumbling
Wind
7kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
falling
Period
8s
Water
23°C
Swell
NW 323°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
34
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 91 · 06
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 34
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.3m
crumbling
Wind
7kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
rising
Period
12s
Water
23°C
Swell
NW 316°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
39
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 58 · 21
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 39
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.1m
crumbling
Wind
7kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.9m
rising
Period
10s
Water
23°C
Swell
NW 325°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wide, exposed Atlantic sandy beach break facing west-northwest, with nearby jetties shaping the sandbanks. Left and right-handers form, powerful and hollow, used by all levels including swimmers. Kitesurf, kite-foil, wing-foil and surf-foil are banned June-October except before 09:30 and after 19:00, when foil craft must use a designated channel to open water. Full access resumes November-May. Municipal lifeguards cover the beach in summer.

Spec sheet
Coords
43.5114°N, 1.5357°W
Facing
NW
Nearest
Chiberta
Swell now
NW 320°
Wind now
SW 237°
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 La Madrague good for surfing today?

La Madrague scores 66/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 5 kn SW · Waves 0.6 m, 8 s · Tide 0.7–-1.5 m. Best window around 03:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at La Madrague today?

Wind at La Madrague today: 5 kn SW (gusting 12 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 La Madrague today?

Waves at La Madrague today: 0.6 m, 8 s period from NW, crumbling 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 La Madrague today?

The best window for surfing at La Madrague today is around 03:00 UTC, when conditions score 66/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is La Madrague suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, La Madrague scores 93/100 today for surfing — Epic!. 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 La Madrague?

La Madrague 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 La Madrague?

La Madrague is a coastal location near Chiberta in France. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at La Madrague?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At La Madrague, 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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