Beach break · Var · 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)
Wild beach in La Croix-Valmer. Surf on a SE swell — rare but clean when it arrives. A beach break with a few rocks in a spectacular landscape. Best at mid tide.
Mostly surfable from late autumn to early spring, during SE or SW storms depending on the spot. Sessions are rare but memorable.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
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.
Gigaro is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Gigaro comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Gigaro, you can also check conditions at Cavalaire, Pampelonne, Tahiti Plage. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.