Les Sables-d'Olonne
Beach break · Vendée · Beginner → Advanced
Les Sables surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : Not great, but surfable around 18h. — Best window: 16h–19h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner —
- Intermediate 43
- Advanced 88
- Waves 1.9 m · 13 s period
- Wind NW 12 km/h (gusts 51 km/h)
- Tides: ▽ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▽ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
About this spot
Urban Grande Plage with mellow surf. Mainly a fallback spot — the bay is almost always too sheltered. Works occasionally on a big W swell. Good infrastructure and surf school.
Spot photos
Les Sables in detail
Swell season for your level
- Beginner: April → October
- Intermediate: September → May
- Advanced: September → April
Based on 5 years of offshore swell. The wind, often decisive on summer afternoons, is not in it: check the forecast
Beginner → Advanced
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Les Sables
Is Les Sables suitable for beginners?
Les Sables is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
What wind is ideal for Les Sables?
The ideal wind at Les Sables comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Les Sables?
Around Les Sables, you can also check conditions at Sauveterre, Brem, Talmont. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.