Beach break · Manche · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Mont-Saint-Michel bay. Mellow waves that only work on W/NW swell. A few peaks to explore. A magical setting with views of the famous abbey — surf here for the scenery as much as the waves.
Best from September to March, when large Atlantic depressions send a swell into the Channel.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Carolles is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Carolles comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Carolles, you can also check conditions at Granville, Cancale, Anse du Guesclin. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.