Beach break · Vendée · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 6h. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Harbour and family beaches with a seafront promenade. Generally soft waves — head towards the jetty when the swell is big for more power. A pleasant family destination.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
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.
Croix-de-Vie 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 Croix-de-Vie comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Croix-de-Vie, you can also check conditions at Sion, Bretignolles, Brem. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.