la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:05am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

19mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

07:24am

Weather

14°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1ft 8s	13°C
	2ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 27mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C
	2ft 12s		Cross 19mph 25mph	Flat	14°C
	2ft 12s		Cross 16mph 22mph	Flat	17°C
	2ft 11s		Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	19°C
	1ft 11s		Cross 14mph 24mph	Flat	18°C
	1ft 11s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 18mph 29mph	0-1ft 14s	16°C
	1ft 10s	1ft 14s	Cross 19mph 29mph	1ft 14s	14°C

Today 16 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 13s	1ft 9s	Off 15mph 20mph	1ft 9s	18°C
	2ft 13s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 9s	19°C
	2ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 24mph	1ft 6s	18°C

Tommorrow 17 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 11s		Off 18mph 23mph	Flat	17°C
	1ft 10s		Off 16mph 22mph	Flat	18°C
	1ft 10s		Off 16mph 26mph	Flat	17°C

Saturday 18 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Off 13mph 17mph	Flat	17°C
	1ft 9s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	18°C
	1ft 8s	1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 5s	18°C

Sunday 19 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 4s	15°C
	2ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	On 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 4s	15°C
	2ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Monday 20 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1ft 11s	17°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 13mph	1ft 11s	17°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 10s	17°C

Tuesday 21 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 9s		On 30mph 42mph	Flat	17°C 1mm/h
	3-4ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	On 28mph 40mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C 0.72mm/h
	1-2ft 12s	1ft 7s	On 23mph 33mph	1ft 7s	18°C 0.48mm/h

Wednesday 22 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 7s	2ft 11s	On 26mph 32mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.24mm/h
	3ft 7s	2ft 11s	Cross 27mph 29mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	3-4ft 7s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 23mph 23mph	1-2ft 11s	16°C

Thursday 23 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 12s	On 11mph 12mph	2-3ft 12s	15°C
	4ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	On 13mph 15mph	1-2ft 9s	16°C 0.05mm/h
	4ft 12s	1ft 12s	On 14mph 15mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.07mm/h

Friday 24 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 11s	2ft 11s	On 14mph 17mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.05mm/h
	3ft 11s	2ft 11s	On 16mph 20mph	2ft 11s	17°C 0.06mm/h
	4-5ft 9s	2ft 11s	On 18mph 22mph	2ft 11s	16°C

Location guide

La Sauzaie is an iconic surfing spot situated in Bretignolles-sur-Mer, France. It's known among surfing circles as a top-class surf break offering challenges that appeal to intermediate and advanced surfers. The waves at La Sauzaie are indeed a sight to behold as they billow up high against the breathtaking French coast. The main attraction for most surfers at La Sauzaie is the opportunity to ride these right-handed cobblestone point break waves. The waves build up their momentum off a collection of hidden rocky ledges under the water's surface, creating a sharp and thrilling ride for any surfer who dares to confront them. This factor makes the wave patterns at La Sauzaie high-performance oriented, leading to a preference among shortboard riders. Another notable condition has to do with the tide. La Sauzaie is one of those spots where the tidal features play a significant role in the surfing parameters. Meaning surfers should be prepared for a different experience at low tide compared to high tide. At lower tide phases, the waves tend to break faster and closer to the shore, offering a quicker and more enclosed surfing experience. As for the wind, a light to moderate offshore wind from the east provides the optimal conditions at this break. This wind direction shapes the waves well and offers a cleaner ride. However, it's crucial to note that during Atlantic storm conditions, the waves can become quite hectic, capped by strong winds and powerful swells. In terms of crowds, the line-up at La Sauzaie can sometimes be packed during peak surfing times due to its popularity among experienced locals and visiting surfers. While this can make for quite a competitive and exciting environment, it also necessitates a watchful eye and respectful etiquette. In a nutshell, La Sauzaie stands as a promising playground for those who love to surf. The conditions can offer a rigorous surf experience that's sure to test your mettle, just as the beauty of the surroundings delivers a splendid backdrop to your wave-riding exploits.

Last updated: 15/10/25 12:00am