Beach break · Pas-de-Calais · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Quiet resort south of Le Touquet with vast sand banks and a very large tidal range. Beginner-friendly waves that work on NW swell. A tranquil alternative to Le Touquet.
Best from September to March, when large Atlantic depressions send a swell into the Channel.
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.
Stella usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Stella 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 Stella comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Stella, you can also check conditions at Le Touquet, Berck, Hardelot. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.