Beach Break · Vendée · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 9h. — Best window: 9h–11h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A rather soft beachbreak that tends to close out above 2m — best at mid-tide. The Camping des Dunes is nearby.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
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.
Les Dunes 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 Les Dunes comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Les Dunes, you can also check conditions at Brem, Bretignolles, Sauveterre. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.