Beach break · Charente-Maritime · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Dark out. Tomorrow looks good — aim for 6h. — Best window: 19h–21h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
South Oléron, forested Gatseau beach. A wide choice of surf spots in an area with powerful waves and a preserved forest backdrop. Works on W/NW swells.
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-Trojan 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-Trojan comes broadly from South-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Saint-Trojan, you can also check conditions at Plaisance, La Cotinière, Vert Bois. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.