Anse à la barque
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Many different people surf here: kids, tourists, locals. Good atmosphere.
Atmosphere:
A good spot for beginners and advanced surfers, many surf schools go there.
Additional Info:
Easy access across the hotel Pierre & Vacances but a long paddle along the cliff.
Another access on the other side of the bay is harder to find. Nethertheless, less than 5 minutes after hotel Pierre et Vacances entry road, on the main road (direction St François), you can find a sign indicating "anse à la barque". take it ! After few hundred of meters you will find some houses and a path leading you to the bay.
Location
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2 access are possible to Anse à la barque. The easyest to find is across the hotel Pierre & Vacances but you'll have to paddle along the cliff. The other access is harder to find but you'll just have to paddle 5' across the bay.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.20 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
3.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
5.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |