Cap Ferret
Edit SpotAbout
I know this spot since I was 4. I was brought up there and it is where I learned to swim.
Atmosphere:
Atmosphere is pretty cool, there is a surf club that you might want to go to. The people are very friendly, especially the german girls.
Big parties at night on the beach, but you'll have to be in shape!
Additional Info:
Park you car just right before the dunes, just be careful to not block the way to the beach!
Location
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From Bordeaux take the road that indicates "Cap-Ferret". It is an hour of driving, then you hit Cap-Ferret and you go on the ocean side to have fun! Lot's of camping and stuff over there. Sorry, it's a nudist beach almost all the way...Or from Arcachon, take the little boat called the "Pinasse" to go across the bay and acces Ferret (it's about 40 or 50 Francs a ride).
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Pollution, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |