10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Franqui, La Franqui, Occitanie, France
La Franqui is the French Mediterranean's wind sports capital—a beach that works far better for kitesurfing and windsurfing than traditional wave riding. When rare winter Tramontane wind storms generate local fetch in the Gulf of Lion, short-period waves occasionally become rideable. The Catalan cultural influence, proximity to Spain, and stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees make it an intriguing location, even if consistent surf is more dream than reality.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 15/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 5/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 95° is 15° off optimal 110°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 4s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 351° (N). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (95°), size (0.3m), or wind (12 km/h from 351°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 95° (E) at 3.9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 149° is 39° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 5s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 28 km/h from 309° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (149°), size (0.1m), or wind (28 km/h from 309°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 149° (SSE) at 5.1s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 339° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 311° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (339°), size (0.0m), or wind (26 km/h from 311°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 339° (NNW) at 3.5s period
No alignment: Swell from 313° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 314° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (313°), size (0.1m), or wind (22 km/h from 314°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 313° (NW) at 2.9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 135° is 25° off optimal 110°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 99° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (135°), size (0.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 99°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 135° (SE) at 3s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 150° is 40° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 360° (N). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (150°), size (0.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 360°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 150° (SSE) at 3s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 161° is 51° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 317° (NW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (161°), size (0.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 317°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 3s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 147° is 37° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 128° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (147°), size (0.1m), or wind (7 km/h from 128°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 147° (SSE) at 4s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 148° is 38° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (148°), size (0.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 148° (SSE) at 3s period
No alignment: Swell from 177° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 157° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (177°), size (0.1m), or wind (9 km/h from 157°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 177° (S) at 3s period
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