Continent |
Europe |
Country |
France |
Next Big City |
La Rochelle |
Next Town |
La Flotte en Re |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Bridge |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
It's a quite good wave spot to begin. Waves aren't too big but you can surf them, they generally come from the right (when you look to the sea). Shore break isn't too strong but can be a little bit irritating for the beginner. Bridge to the north.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
It's a big soft sand beach. There is a lot of place and you will never be disturbed by others.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
On this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), the water isn't more than 5°C.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Usually, wind isn't too strong like 15-20 knots. You can kitesurf about ten days a month. No particular best seasons. You can get on any beach around Rivedoux for different wind directions.
Transport |
Car, Bus, Train |
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Access
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Short walk |
There is a big bridge from France and you will have to pay (10/20$ depending on the season). You can also come with bus from the rail station or the airport of La Rochelle. You will find lots of parking space just next to the beach.
Rules |
No information |
Be careful during summer because there are lots of tourists.