Le Verdon
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The wave works only by BIG swell when all the other spots close out. When it works, it's often hollow, tubular and powerful. Very good for bodyboarders. That's why you should be a good surfer to surf there because of the wave power.
Be really careful because of currents ! this spot might be dangerous and is definetvly not for beginners.
Location
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At the end of the Gironde, after Soulac, go until the harbour where you can go to the other side of the river. There, you have a long beach. That's here!
| 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 |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Soulac
1.97 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Pontaillac
3.96 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
La Chambrette
4.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |