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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:59pm

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

14mph

22mph

Rising tide

High

08:56pm

Weather

19°C

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 7s	18°C
1ft 7s	1ft 4s	Off 6mph 7mph	1ft 4s	18°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 4s	19°C
1ft 7s		On 6mph 6mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 7s		On 10mph 12mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 18mph	0-1ft 11s	19°C
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 15mph 22mph	1ft 8s	19°C
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 24mph	1ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 20mph 20mph	1ft 11s	17°C
1ft 12s	1ft 12s	On 20mph 22mph	1ft 12s	18°C
2ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 17mph 21mph	1ft 11s	18°C

Tommorrow 06 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 3s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1ft 3s	20°C
2ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 16mph 20mph	0-1ft 3s	19°C
2ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 19mph 25mph	0-1ft 3s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 6mph 6mph	0-1ft 3s	21°C
1ft 9s		Cross 10mph 11mph	Flat	21°C
1ft 9s		Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s		On 6mph 7mph	Flat	21°C
2ft 10s		On 10mph 11mph	Flat	20°C
2ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	On 11mph 14mph	0-1ft 3s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	0-1ft 4s	On 9mph 9mph	0-1ft 4s	19°C
1-2ft 9s		On 10mph 11mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 9s		Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 9s	21°C 0.08mm/h
2ft 10s		On 9mph 10mph	Flat	21°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	On 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 4s	20°C 0.07mm/h
2ft 10s		Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	21°C
2ft 10s		On 6mph 7mph	Flat	21°C

Tuesday 12 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 15mph 17mph	1ft 9s	19°C 0.33mm/h
2ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 22mph 27mph	1ft 10s	20°C
1ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 21mph 26mph	1ft 9s	21°C

Wednesday 13 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 6s	22°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 23mph	1ft 13s	23°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 18mph 24mph	1ft 12s	23°C

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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.