Beach break / reef · Vendée · Advanced → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Advanced : It's good right now. Get in. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
West point, max exposure to Atlantic swells.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
For experts only. Powerful waves, strong currents or technical bottom. Ask locally first.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Pointe du But usually works best around mid-falling. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Pointe du But is rather recommended for advanced 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 Pointe du But comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Pointe du But, you can also check conditions at Île d'Yeu, Notre-Dame-de-Monts, Saint-Jean-de-Monts. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.