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Plage du Val André Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
peeling
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
2.5m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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Is Plage du Val André good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Plage du Val André: Good for surfing — 74/100 for beginner level. Wind 10 kn W · Waves 0.8 m, 8 s · Tide 2.8–-3.4 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Plage du Val André: 0.8m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 21°C / 70°F.

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Forecast for
as a
72/100Good
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
72
/ 100
now · 09
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 73 · 06
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 72
now · 09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
peeling
Wind
12kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
2.5m
falling
Period
8s
Water
21°C
Swell
NW 327°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
65
/ 100
09
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 69 · 06
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Conditions
What's driving the 65
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
closing
Wind
6kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
1.5m
falling
Period
12s
Water
21°C
Swell
NW 307°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
63
/ 100
09
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 72 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 63
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
peeling
Wind
10kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
rising
Period
10s
Water
21°C
Swell
NW 297°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered, gently sloping 2 km sandy beach backed by a promenade, with no reef or rocks, suited to sailing, kitesurfing, sand yachting and family swimming rather than surf. Kitesurfing is banned 15 June-15 September; outside that window it is confined to a marked corridor toward water beyond 7 m depth. Dogs banned in summer. Lifeguards patrol 1 July-31 August. A macrotidal range up to 9 m governs entry and exit timing.

Spec sheet
Coords
48.5912°N, 2.5616°W
Facing
NW
Nearest
Le Val-André
Swell now
NW 320°
Wind now
W 266°
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.

What is the wind like at Plage du Val André today?

Wind at Plage du Val André today: 10 kn W (gusting 24 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 Plage du Val André today?

Waves at Plage du Val André today: 0.8 m, 8 s period from NW, 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 Plage du Val André today?

The best window for surfing at Plage du Val André today is around 17:00 UTC, when conditions score 56/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Plage du Val André suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Plage du Val André scores 74/100 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 Plage du Val André?

Plage du Val André 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 Plage du Val André?

Plage du Val André is a coastal location near Le Val-André in France. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Plage du Val André?

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

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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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