Île de Noirmoutier - Barbâtre
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Good for a 1-2 day stop to relax.
Atmosphere:
Have a look at it when mainland beachbreaks close out. If flat, go for Oysters (premium quality)
Additional Info:
Not a spot to go for, but very relaxed lifestyle.
Location
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Drive over the bridge or the "Passage du Gois" if You can trust the engine. Go left at the first roundabout and Youre just at Barbâtre. In town, follow signs to "Plage". There are several beachbreaks, some reef-rocky.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Margaret
12.53 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
St jean de monts
12.97 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Préfailles
13.24 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |