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Plages Clémenceau et du Goulet à Saint-Vincent-sur-JardPlage de Belesbat, Vendée

Vendée beaches

Which Vendée beach is best right now? 47 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 6:27 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

8 beaches score 1.8 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. 11.8Poorlater

    Plage de l'Eperon

    Vendée

    Dark there now. Best 7 pm later
    Air
    16°C60°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    63 km/h39 mph
    Waves
    2.5 m8 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 3.1
  2. Pointe de l'aiguillon - Réserve naturelle nationale de la Baie de l'Aiguillon - Vendée21.8Poorlater

    Plage de la Pointe

    Vendée

    Dark there now. Best 7 pm later
    Air
    16°C60°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    63 km/h39 mph
    Waves
    2.5 m8 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 3.1
  3. Plages Clémenceau et du Goulet à Saint-Vincent-sur-JardTimelapse31.8Poorlater

    Plage de Belesbat

    Vendée

    Dark there now. Best 7 pm later
    Air
    16°C60°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    69 km/h43 mph
    Waves
    5.0 m16 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 2.9

Vendée today

It is dark across Vendée right now: 0 of 47 scored beaches look good later, water is 15 to 17°C58 to 62°F. Read at 6:27 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Vendée

25 of 25 beaches scored, 0 good now

1.3PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: La Normandelière, 1.5
Water
15°C60°F
Wind
70 km/h44 mph
Waves
5.6 m18 ft
Better right now

Eastern Vendée

22 of 22 beaches scored, 0 good now

1.6PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Plage de l'Eperon, 1.8
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
59 km/h37 mph
Waves
4.2 m14 ft
  • Warmest water

    17°C62°F

    Plage naturiste de la Pointe d'Arçay

    Vendée. 0.8°1.4° above the Vendée average. Score 1.3 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    2.5 m8 ft waves

    Plage de l'Eperon

    Vendée. Wind 63 km/h39 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

  • Best for families

    1.5 Poor

    Le Phare

    Vendée. Top score of the 7 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 11 am (1.4); the weakest is 9 am (1.0).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Vendée beaches

Every Vendée beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

47 beaches listed · 47 of 47 scored live

  1. 1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind63 km/h39 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Pointe de l'aiguillon - Réserve naturelle nationale de la Baie de l'Aiguillon - Vendée
    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind63 km/h39 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  3. TimelapsePlages Clémenceau et du Goulet à Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
    1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  4. 1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  5. Jard sur Mer.- la plage (1)
    1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Saint-Vincent sur Jard, Plage de la Ragnette (1)
    1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  7. Jard sur Mer.- la plage (1)
    1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  8. TimelapseJard sur Mer.- la plage (1)
    1.8Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind69 km/h43 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
    • No dogs
  9. La Tranche sur mer, la plage (3)

    Clemenceau

    Vendée

    1.5Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Le Phare du Grouin du Cou , à La_Tranche-sur-Mer , Vendée , France

    Le Phare

    Vendée

    1.5Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
    • No dogs
  11. La Tranche sur mer, la plage (3)
    1.5Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Longueville Plage des Conches (2)
    1.5Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  13. 1.5Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind56 km/h35 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. 1.5Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind56 km/h35 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Perdu Dans Ses Pensée
    1.5Poorlater

    5.0 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind56 km/h35 mph
    • Waves5.0 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Bretignolles-sur-mer Frankreich Magic Atlantic Ocean 4 2009 - panoramio
    1.5Poorlater

    5.6 m18 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind57 km/h35 mph
    • Waves5.6 m18 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
  17. Bretignolles-sur-mer Frankreich Magic Atlantic Ocean 4 2009 - panoramio
    1.5Poorlater

    5.6 m18 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind57 km/h35 mph
    • Waves5.6 m18 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Free parking
  18. Lafauteplage
    1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
    • No dogs
  19. TimelapseLafauteplage
    1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • No dogs
  20. Lafauteplage
    1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Dogs on a leash
  21. 1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • No dogs
  22. Lafauteplage
    1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
    • Wheelchair access
  23. Lafauteplage
    1.5Poorlater

    3.3 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind60 km/h37 mph
    • Waves3.3 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • No dogs
  24. Vague à Yeu
    1.5Poorlater

    6.9 m23 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind65 km/h40 mph
    • Waves6.9 m23 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Vague à Yeu
    1.5Poorlater

    6.9 m23 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind65 km/h40 mph
    • Waves6.9 m23 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  26. Plage de Sion
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind45 km/h28 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. Timelapse
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind58 km/h36 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  28. Timelapse
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind58 km/h36 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. Phare -Pointe des Corbeaux (2024)
    1.4Poorlater

    6.5 m21 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind58 km/h36 mph
    • Waves6.5 m21 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  30. Piscine d'eau de mer dite Dombret, la Chaume, Fr-85- Les Sables-d'Olonne .
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind61 km/h38 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  31. Nymphon gracile 18343180
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind71 km/h44 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  32. Nymphon gracile 18343180
    1.4Poorlater

    5.2 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind71 km/h44 mph
    • Waves5.2 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  33. 1.4Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind74 km/h46 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. La Faute-sur-Mer - La pointe d'Arçay-02

    4.4 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind50 km/h31 mph
    • Waves4.4 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. 1.3Poorlater

    5.9 m19 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind79 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.9 m19 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. W4195 Epine PlageDevin 22633XA2
    1.3Poorlater

    5.9 m19 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind79 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.9 m19 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  37. W4195 Epine PlageDevin 22633XA2
    1.3Poorlater

    5.9 m19 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind79 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.9 m19 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  38. W4195 Epine PlageDevin 22633XA2
    1.3Poorlater

    5.9 m19 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind79 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.9 m19 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  39. 1.3Poorlater

    5.9 m19 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind79 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.9 m19 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Nymphon gracile 30497400
    1.3Poorlater

    5.3 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind84 km/h52 mph
    • Waves5.3 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  41. Vendee Noirmoutier Plage Herbaudiere 082001 - panoramio
    1.3Poorlater

    5.3 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind84 km/h52 mph
    • Waves5.3 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  42. Vendee Noirmoutier Plage Herbaudiere 082001 - panoramio
    1.3Poorlater

    5.3 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind84 km/h52 mph
    • Waves5.3 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  43. Vendee Noirmoutier Plage Herbaudiere 082001 - panoramio
    1.3Poorlater

    5.3 m17 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind84 km/h52 mph
    • Waves5.3 m17 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. TimelapseLa Barre-de-Monts - Plage de Fromentine 01
    1.2Poorlater

    4.9 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind66 km/h41 mph
    • Waves4.9 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  45. 1.2Poorlater

    4.9 m16 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind66 km/h41 mph
    • Waves4.9 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. La plage à Barbâtre (île de Noirmoutier) - panoramio
    1.2Poorlater

    5.3 m18 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind78 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.3 m18 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  47. La Barre-de-Monts - Plage de Fromentine 01
    1.2Poorlater

    5.3 m18 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind78 km/h49 mph
    • Waves5.3 m18 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Vendée beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Vendée right now?

Plage de l'Eperon has the top Beach Score later: 1.8 Poor, with 63 km/h (39 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Vendée today?

Sea water is 15 to 17°C (58 to 62°F) across the 47 scored beaches. The warmest is Plage naturiste de la Pointe d'Arçay, at 17°C (62°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Vendée right now?

Plage de l'Eperon has the smallest waves, at 2.5 m (8 ft) with 63 km/h (39 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Vendée beaches have lifeguards?

7 of 47 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Grand Plage, La Normandelière and Le Phare. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Vendée today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 11 am, at 1.4 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Vendée?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Vendée?

All 47 beaches in our data for Vendée are scored live on this page.

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