Continent |
Europe |
Country |
France |
Next Big City |
Caen |
Next Town |
Cherbourg, Siouville |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
One of the best wave spot of Manche (Basse-Normandie). Big and nice waves with S and SW winds. Strong waves also in low tide. Small obstacle in the water, ask locals for the exact location.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Very long beach, safe for kitesurfing.
Weather
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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 |
Summer: air 25°C, water 18°C. Winter: air 5-10°C, water 12°C. Wetsuit necessary all year.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
SW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
The main wind is side/sideonshore. S is gustier closer to the shore, since it is a bit offshore, best in SW.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Caen drive to Cherbourg. Here drive southwest either on D904 or a small road north of it, until you reach the ocean and Siouville.
Extra information
Rules |
No information |
Nightlife
No information