Pornic - La Source
Beach break · Loire-Atlantique · Beginner → Advanced
Pornic surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : It's good right now. Get in. — Best window: 8h–11h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner 90
- Intermediate 80
- Advanced —
- Waves 0.9 m · 12 s period
- Wind N 11 km/h (gusts 42 km/h)
- Tides: ▽ 02:00 · ▲ 07:00 · ▽ 15:00 · ▲ 20:00
About this spot
Small sheltered beach. Rare but fun surf.
Spot photos
Pornic in detail
When to surf here
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
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 Pornic
What tide is best for surfing Pornic?
Pornic 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.
Is Pornic suitable for beginners?
Pornic 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 Pornic?
The ideal wind at Pornic comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Pornic?
Around Pornic, you can also check conditions at Tharon, La Bernerie, La Plaine. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.