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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
01:07pm

Swell

4ft

Onshore wind

12mph

15mph

Rising tide

High

02:46pm

Weather

20°C

19°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 14 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1ft 8s	On 13mph 18mph	1ft 8s	19°C
2ft 9s	1ft 6s	On 13mph 15mph	1ft 6s	20°C
2-3ft 6s	2ft 8s	On 10mph 13mph	2ft 8s	19°C
3-4ft 9s	1ft 6s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 6s	20°C
4ft 9s	1ft 10s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 10s	20°C
4ft 8s		On 13mph 17mph	Flat	20°C
4ft 8s	0-1ft 18s	Cross 10mph 13mph	0-1ft 18s	19°C
4ft 8s	1-2ft 9s	On 12mph 15mph	1-2ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	1ft 16s	On 15mph 18mph	1ft 16s	19°C
3-4ft 9s	1ft 15s	On 14mph 19mph	1ft 15s	20°C
3ft 9s	1ft 15s	On 14mph 19mph	1ft 15s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s	1ft 4s	On 8mph 10mph	1ft 4s	20°C
3ft 9s		On 10mph 12mph	Flat	20°C
2-3ft 9s		Cross 11mph 14mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1ft 5s	19°C
2ft 8s	1ft 3s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 3s	20°C
2ft 9s		Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	20°C

Friday 18 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 17mph 20mph	1ft 10s	19°C
1ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 23mph	1ft 11s	19°C
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 17mph 24mph	1ft 10s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	On 9mph 12mph	1ft 10s	20°C
2ft 8s	1ft 6s	On 10mph 13mph	1ft 6s	20°C
1-2ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 13mph	1ft 10s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 13s	20°C
2ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 17mph 22mph	1ft 10s	20°C
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 18mph 24mph	1ft 12s	20°C

Monday 21 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 3s	On 18mph 24mph	1ft 3s	20°C 0.37mm/h
1-3ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	On 16mph 22mph	0-1ft 4s	20°C 0.14mm/h
4-5ft 8s	1-2ft 8s	On 13mph 18mph	1-2ft 8s	20°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	1ft 3s	On 11mph 15mph	1ft 3s	20°C
2ft 9s	1ft 3s	Cross 14mph 20mph	1ft 3s	20°C
2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 17mph 24mph	1ft 4s	20°C

Wednesday 23 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 7s	2ft 7s	Cross 11mph 13mph	2ft 7s	18°C
3ft 7s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 15mph 16mph	1-2ft 7s	18°C 0.14mm/h
2-3ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 15mph 18mph	1ft 4s	19°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.