L'Aubraie
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Rocks at low tide!
Additional Info:
I said it's a beachbreak but there's a little reefplateau that has the best peak but not really a long ride.The spot lies in a nature preserve-KEEP THE BEACH CLEAN!!
Location
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Just outside the city of Sables d'Olonne.Drive to a part of the city called La Chaume(to the N).Then look for the Olonne woods.It's at the beginning of the woods.There's a camping(only open in season).You can take the bus to the spot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sauveterre
2.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
La Baie des Sables
2.86 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Tanchet (Les Sables d'Olonne)
3.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |