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la sauzaie Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:09pm

Swell

3ft

14s

Cross wind

Cross

9mph

Falling tide

Low

06:23pm

Weather

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	1ft 17s	Off 13mph 15mph	1ft 17s	16°C
2ft 12s	1ft 16s	Off 13mph 15mph	1ft 16s	15°C
2ft 12s	2ft 15s	Off 11mph 13mph	2ft 15s	16°C
2ft 15s	2ft 12s	Cross 5mph 6mph	2ft 12s	18°C
2ft 15s	2ft 11s	On 8mph 7mph	2ft 11s	19°C
3ft 14s	2ft 14s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 14s	19°C
3ft 14s	2ft 11s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 11s	18°C
3ft 14s	2ft 12s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2ft 12s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	2ft 14s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2ft 14s	18°C
4ft 13s	2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 15mph	2ft 14s	18°C
3ft 13s	2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 19mph	2ft 14s	18°C

Tommorrow 09 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 12mph	0-1ft 4s	19°C
2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 4s	20°C
2ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 8s	19°C

Friday 10 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1ft 10s	18°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 10s	20°C
1ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Cross 19mph 25mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 10s	Cross 19mph 26mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 28mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 19mph	Flat	20°C
0-1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 23mph	Flat	19°C

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

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 13mph 14mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 8s		Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 12s	18°C

Wednesday 15 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 12mph	1ft 11s	17°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 11s	17°C 0.13mm/h
2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Off 3mph 4mph	1ft 4s	18°C 0.32mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Off 9mph 11mph	1ft 4s	18°C
2ft 12s	1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1ft 4s	18°C
2ft 11s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	19°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.