Cap Ferret Chenal
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When all spots around are closing out, come here. It works only with a large swell. It produces a little fast wave very good for bodyboarders. Even if the wave has a fun tube, it is a dangerous place: currents here are very, very strong specially if the tide is falling down.
DON'T GO IN THE WATER IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER.
Location
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The spot is at the end of the road of Cap Ferret. Park your car at the Restaurant. You see the "Pyla" in front of you.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
Nearby spots
Les Dunes
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Le Sail Fish
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cap Ferret
1.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |