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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
01:47pm

Swell

2ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

8mph

9mph

Rising tide

High

03:06pm

Weather

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 17 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 20mph	1ft 12s	13°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
2ft 12s		Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	14°C
2ft 11s		On 9mph 10mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 11s		Cross 9mph 9mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 12mph	0-1ft 13s	18°C
1-2ft 11s	1ft 14s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 14s	16°C
1-2ft 11s	1ft 14s	Off 12mph 16mph	1ft 14s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	1ft 13s	Off 8mph 9mph	1ft 13s	18°C
2ft 11s	1ft 5s	Off 6mph 7mph	1ft 5s	19°C
2ft 11s	1-2ft 8s	Off 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 8s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 13mph 18mph	1ft 10s	19°C
1ft 9s		Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 9s		Off 14mph 18mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 11s	18°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 7mph 7mph	0-1ft 4s	20°C
2ft 11s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 10s	Cross 15mph 18mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 10s	Cross 17mph 21mph	Flat	18°C

Thursday 22 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 3s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 3s	16°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 15mph	0-1ft 4s	17°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 11s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s		Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 9s		Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1ft 10s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 15s	On 7mph 7mph	1ft 15s	16°C
2ft 9s		On 9mph 9mph	Flat	17°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 10mph 12mph	0-1ft 14s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s		On 9mph 10mph	Flat	17°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 13s	On 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 13s	17°C
2ft 10s	1ft 13s	On 13mph 18mph	1ft 13s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1-2ft 9s	On 18mph 22mph	1-2ft 9s	17°C
2ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 21mph 26mph	1ft 12s	17°C
2ft 10s	1ft 11s	On 21mph 26mph	1ft 11s	17°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.

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Last updated: 17/05/25 12:00am

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