Continent
Europe
Country
France
Next Big City
Bordeaux
Next Town
Soulac-sur-Mer
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Currents, Mole
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
High tide

Flat to choppy water. Shallow depending on tides. Strong currents with coming and going tide.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Sandy beach.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorts, Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Warm in summer, cold in winter.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
E, ESE, SE
Main Direction:
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

Usually westerly depressions. During summer high pressure systems can create thermal N to NW winds, which are lighter.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Bordeaux drive all the way north on N215 until you will reach Le Verdon-sur-Mer. South of the harbor you will find the beach.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Due to the currents not suited for beginners.

Nightlife

No information