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Plage Royan Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
6kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
rising
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Is Plage Royan good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Plage Royan: Poor for surfing — 34/100 for beginner level. Wind 6 kn S · Tide 0.8–-1.8 m. Today's conditions at Plage Royan: flat with light onshore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the midday, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 74°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
16/100Don't Bother
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
16
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 33 · 03
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 16
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
8kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
rising
Period
2s
Water
24°C
Swell
NW 318°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
37
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 37 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 37
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
9kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
rising
Period
7s
Water
24°C
Swell
NW 318°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
15
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 29 · 06
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 15
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
6kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.1m
rising
Period
2s
Water
24°C
Swell
NW 321°
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03 · Location

In context.

A 2.6km, gently shelving, concave bay sheltered from Atlantic swell — a calm-water family and swimming beach; surfers and kiters head elsewhere. Kitesurfing is not permitted on the main beach; motorised craft are excluded from the bathing area. Animals are banned April–September, nudity is prohibited, and smoking is banned. Lifeguards supervise two sectors seasonally; the gradient exposes wide sand flats and mud at low tide, best entry mid-high tide.

Spec sheet
Coords
45.6167°N, 1.0155°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Royan
Swell now
NW 318°
Wind now
S 193°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Plage Royan today?

Wind at Plage Royan today: 6 kn S (gusting 18 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 Royan today?

Waves at Plage Royan today: 0.1 m, 5 s period from NW, flat character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Plage Royan suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Plage Royan scores 97/100 today for windsurfing — 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 Plage Royan?

Plage Royan is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, 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 Royan?

Plage Royan is a coastal location near Royan 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 Royan?

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