Beach break · Loire-Atlantique · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing special today. — Best window: 14h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Monsieur Hulot's beach, immortalized by Tati. A mixed sand and rock reef with mainly rights. A charming spot with a nostalgic atmosphere. Works on a W/NW swell at mid to high tide.
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.
Saint-Marc 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.
Saint-Marc 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-Marc comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Saint-Marc, you can also check conditions at La Govelle, Saint-Brevin, Préfailles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.