Galets · Somme · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : The wind wrecked it. Not today.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Colourful town, pebble beach between chalk cliffs. Sand banks at low tide can produce nice waves. Impressive cliff architecture and a historic seaside resort atmosphere.
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.
Pebble beach — watch entries/exits and impacts. Booties useful.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Mers-les-Bains usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Mers-les-Bains 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 Mers-les-Bains comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Mers-les-Bains, you can also check conditions at Le Tréport, Ault, Cayeux. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.