la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:20am

Swell

4ft

10s

Onshore wind

On

22mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

06:11am

Weather

18°C

19°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 22mph 29mph	1ft 4s	19°C 0.15mm/h
	4-5ft 10s		On 22mph 24mph	Flat	18°C 0.1mm/h
	6-7ft 14s	0-1ft 11s	On 21mph 22mph	0-1ft 11s	18°C 0.06mm/h
	7ft 14s	2ft 13s	On 22mph 24mph	2ft 13s	18°C 0.06mm/h
	7-8ft 14s	1ft 16s	On 22mph 24mph	1ft 16s	18°C 0.05mm/h
	8ft 14s	1-2ft 10s	On 20mph 22mph	1-2ft 10s	18°C
	7-8ft 14s	1-2ft 8s	On 18mph 19mph	1-2ft 8s	18°C
	7ft 13s	1ft 6s	On 16mph 18mph	1ft 6s	18°C

Today 16 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 12s	1ft 6s	On 11mph 11mph	1ft 6s	18°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 12s	On 10mph 11mph	1ft 12s	18°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 13s	On 10mph 10mph	1ft 13s	18°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 6s	18°C
	3ft 10s		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	19°C
	2-3ft 10s	0-1ft 15s	On 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 15s	19°C

Thursday 18 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 13s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 8mph 9mph	0-1ft 16s	19°C
	4ft 12s	1-2ft 16s	On 7mph 8mph	1-2ft 16s	19°C
	4ft 12s	2-3ft 15s	On 5mph 6mph	2-3ft 15s	19°C

Friday 19 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 9s	21°C
	3ft 10s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 10mph	0-1ft 13s	22°C
	3ft 10s	1ft 6s	Off 11mph 11mph	1ft 6s	24°C

Saturday 20 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 4s	20°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 4s	20°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 4s	20°C

Sunday 21 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1-2ft 12s	On 15mph 20mph	1-2ft 12s	19°C
	3ft 11s	2ft 5s	On 17mph 22mph	2ft 5s	19°C
	3-4ft 11s	1-2ft 4s	On 17mph 20mph	1-2ft 4s	18°C

Monday 22 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 12mph 13mph	0-1ft 4s	18°C 0.08mm/h
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 13mph 13mph	2-3ft 8s	17°C 0.34mm/h
	4-5ft 10s	1ft 8s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 8s	18°C 0.24mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 9s		Cross 8mph 7mph	Flat	17°C
	2-3ft 9s		Cross 13mph 12mph	Flat	17°C
	2ft 8s		On 12mph 11mph	Flat	17°C

Wednesday 24 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 7s		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 3s	Off 3mph 4mph	0-1ft 3s	17°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 7mph 6mph	0-1ft 3s	18°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: 15/09/25 12:00am