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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:57am

Swell

3ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

7mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

4°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1ft 5s	5°C
3ft 12s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1ft 4s	5°C
3ft 12s	1ft 4s	Off 7mph 7mph	1ft 4s	4°C
3ft 12s	1ft 4s	Cross 3mph 2mph	1ft 4s	4°C
3ft 12s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 1mph 1mph	1-2ft 11s	5°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 1mph 1mph	1-2ft 7s	6°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Off 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 11s	6°C
3ft 11s	2-3ft 18s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2-3ft 18s	7°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	1-2ft 18s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1-2ft 18s	10°C
4ft 12s	2-3ft 17s	Cross 13mph 12mph	2-3ft 17s	9°C
4ft 12s	3-4ft 16s	Cross 12mph 11mph	3-4ft 16s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 15s	1-2ft 8s	Off 11mph 12mph	1-2ft 8s	6°C
5ft 14s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 4s	8°C
5ft 14s	1-2ft 4s	Off 9mph 10mph	1-2ft 4s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s		Cross 21mph 26mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 12s		Cross 19mph 24mph	Flat	9°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 18s	Cross 18mph 25mph	0-1ft 18s	10°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	1ft 14s	Cross 18mph 27mph	1ft 14s	12°C 0.09mm/h
3ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 18mph 27mph	1ft 7s	12°C
3ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 17mph 24mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	Cross 14mph 22mph	Flat	12°C 0.52mm/h
2-3ft 11s	Cross 23mph 32mph	Flat	12°C 0.65mm/h
2ft 11s	On 30mph 40mph	Flat	12°C 0.38mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s	1ft 10s	Cross 23mph 32mph	1ft 10s	12°C
2-5ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 27mph 40mph	1ft 13s	12°C
4ft 8s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 30mph 45mph	1-2ft 15s	12°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1ft 6s	On 24mph 30mph	1ft 6s	11°C 0.12mm/h
1-3ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 25mph 32mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.11mm/h
3-4ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 24mph 33mph	1-3ft 12s	11°C 0.18mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
12ft 16s	2-3ft 15s	Cross 14mph 14mph	2-3ft 15s	10°C 0.05mm/h
11-12ft 16s	3-4ft 20s	Cross 14mph 17mph	3-4ft 20s	10°C
11ft 16s	4ft 11s	Cross 15mph 20mph	4ft 11s	10°C 0.2mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s		Cross 33mph 43mph	Flat	11°C 0.78mm/h
6-10ft 14s	0-1ft 18s	Cross 32mph 42mph	0-1ft 18s	11°C 0.9mm/h
4-8ft 13s	1ft 17s	Cross 27mph 37mph	1ft 17s	11°C 0.88mm/h

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.