Parlementia
Edit SpotAbout
A classic perfect powerful wave at 3m+ from mid to low tide.
Atmosphere:
Better with a longboard on small to medium swells. You will need a gun on big and huge swells.
Additional Info:
Attention : it's one of the french big waves surf spots. It holds up to 5m and sometimes more! The wave is not hollow but don't underestimate it: it's very powerful. You can ride the left but it's dangerous when the swell is big and you'll eat the sand. The inside produces good and hollow waves. Take a low profile for 2 reasons: locals are better than you and the wave is stronger than you. The left ends up in the impact zone. Enjoy!
CAUTION : When big, beware of the strong currents. Experienced big wave riders only.
Location
Loading...Access
Got to the harbour of Guethary : the wave is on your right.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.18 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.74 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.86 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |