Beach break · Ille-et-Vilaine · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Surf at low tide next to the famous corsair city. Good sandbars forming hollow waves to be explored. A unique setting under the ramparts — works best on a W/NW swell with the tide going out.
Works year-round, sweet spot April to November. Picky: quality depends a lot on swell orientation.
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.
Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo comes broadly from South-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Saint-Malo, you can also check conditions at Saint-Lunaire, Anse du Guesclin, Saint-Briac. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.