Cap Griz Nez

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Very impressive feeling to be on that nearly 20 kilometers beach followed by a single vertical cliff... surfing can be fun, too, paddling across those giant sand banks.
Chances are you'll be alone : water temperatures make it a real North surf experience.

Atmosphere:
Sand banks here are enormous : 100 to 200 meters long with HEAVY CURRENTS. Take care of yourself, if you surf here alone, make sure you're a good swimmer enough ! Waves usually break when the sea goes over those banks and if conditions are good, nice peeling 1.5 meter waves can be surfed.
Also, while surfing or walking :
STAY AWAY FROM THE CLIFF !
Those collapse frequently and you don't want to see what it makes to be buried under tons of rocks. Keep an eye on your family/friends and if you hear a big CRRRRRUNCH : run in the opposite direction !
(Yeah, and that's not a joke)

Additional Info:
Access to this spot is easy but weather conditions to get some rideable waves are a bit more difficult...
Wait for big WINTER GALES to come around and send WEST SWELL, then wait for the wind to calm down.
It´s a good place for longboarders.

Location
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Access

From the main city around, Calais, follow road D940 toward Boulogne. From atop the cliff you're 33 meters higher than sea level and this is a fabulous point of view !

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight and left
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerPowerful, Ordinary
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell size5ft-6ft - 8ft+
TideMid and high tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendEmpty
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Rocks

Videos

None

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