Le Tanchet
Vendee · France
Reef and beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Peaks by the rock slabs at the town's east end. Best wind — N/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef and beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 46.487, -1.765 |
FAQ
Is Le Tanchet good for beginners?
Le Tanchet is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Le Tanchet today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#fr-vendee/le-tanchet. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Vendee
- Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie — City beach break, beginners and intermediates
- La Sauzaie — Reef (left-hander and right-hander), intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sauveterre — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Grande Plage — City beach break, beginners
- Les Conches — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced