About

Definitely one of the best sandbank areas in Europe, considering the break (similar to Hossegor).

Works best with Southwest Swell+Northeast Wind, but it also breaks on any other constellation (that's why you always got some surf, even if it's not that good)

I recommend you to take your time with this wave, and you'll always remember your stay as a worthwhile thing.

Atmosphere:
small days: on those days it's an easy takeoff followed by a calm ride. the wave may send you some whitewater-sections but you can ride around or even through them.

bigger days: the takeoff can get tricky, especially when it barrels the wave is not too easy. faster ride, more fun.

big days: this is where the magic happens: stormy weather which creates a stunning atmosphere around the place, strong East/Northeast Winds that make the wave throw barrels which could swallow an SUV. Hard takeoff, extreme fast and merciless ride. I've seen it every summer for 15 years and it never disappointed me. And in Winter, it's even more outrageous.

Additional Info:
Park the car in front of the dune (parking lot) or on top of it (parking lot with payment in summer). You can also settle yourself at the camping place, if you decide to stay a while (it's worth it).

Take off late, you'll see soon that this will give you better control while riding. Pick any sandbank you like, there are plenty of them (hint: pick an empty one). The breaks are the same on every single one, except on some days where the rip form a bank that makes the water shallow (50 cm). If you get one of those rare days, you'll feel like riding Pipeline.

Location

Access

The road coming from Lit et Mixe directly brings you to the spot (one road only) - there's a parking on the dune and also in front of it. Every sandbank has another break so pick any.

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

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