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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:20pm

Swell

8ft

15s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

7mph

8mph

Rising tide

High

07:32pm

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10-11ft 16s	3-4ft 7s	On 10mph 13mph	3-4ft 7s	10°C 1.62mm/h
10ft 16s	3ft 7s	On 14mph 19mph	3ft 7s	11°C 0.23mm/h
9-10ft 16s	2-3ft 6s	On 14mph 18mph	2-3ft 6s	11°C 0.09mm/h
9ft 16s	1-2ft 6s	On 13mph 17mph	1-2ft 6s	11°C
8ft 15s	1ft 5s	On 11mph 15mph	1ft 5s	11°C
8ft 15s	1-3ft 6s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1-3ft 6s	11°C
8ft 15s	2ft 6s	On 6mph 6mph	2ft 6s	11°C
8ft 15s	2ft 5s	On 6mph 6mph	2ft 5s	11°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 14s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 7s	11°C
6ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 9s	11°C
6ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 20mph	1ft 6s	11°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 15s	0-1ft 22s	Cross 20mph 30mph	0-1ft 22s	12°C
10-11ft 15s	1ft 23s	Cross 24mph 33mph	1ft 23s	12°C 0.16mm/h
11ft 16s	2-3ft 15s	On 14mph 17mph	2-3ft 15s	11°C 0.08mm/h

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 15s	2-3ft 10s	On 35mph 41mph	2-3ft 10s	10°C 0.13mm/h
8ft 15s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 39mph 46mph	2-3ft 13s	9°C
7ft 14s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 29mph 35mph	1-2ft 9s	9°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.09mm/h
4-5ft 13s	1ft 5s	Cross 19mph 24mph	1ft 5s	10°C 0.65mm/h
4ft 13s	1-2ft 11s	On 21mph 26mph	1-2ft 11s	10°C 0.34mm/h

Thursday 27 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 20mph	2ft 14s	9°C
3-4ft 11s	2ft 15s	Cross 14mph 17mph	2ft 15s	9°C
4ft 11s	2ft 15s	On 12mph 15mph	2ft 15s	10°C

Friday 28 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 15s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 15s	11°C
2ft 7s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 17mph 21mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C
3ft 6s	2ft 10s	Cross 18mph 23mph	2ft 10s	11°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-8ft 15s	1-2ft 16s	On 19mph 27mph	1-2ft 16s	10°C 0.52mm/h
8-9ft 15s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 19mph 25mph	1-2ft 13s	10°C 0.07mm/h
10ft 17s	1ft 14s	On 17mph 22mph	1ft 14s	10°C 0.07mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	1ft 15s	On 14mph 17mph	1ft 15s	11°C
7ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	On 18mph 23mph	1-2ft 15s	11°C 0.08mm/h
7ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 22mph 29mph	1-2ft 16s	11°C 0.09mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 15s	0-1ft 17s	On 24mph 37mph	0-1ft 17s	12°C
8ft 15s	1ft 12s	On 23mph 34mph	1ft 12s	12°C
7ft 14s	1ft 6s	On 22mph 32mph	1ft 6s	12°C

Historical data

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.