Etang Sale Bridge - Le Tournant
Edit SpotAbout
great vibes : local heros film each other here on epic days..
Atmosphere:
great little spot to try when it seems like nothings hitting.. keeps you guessing - on any given day the lineup can appear in any one of 4 different spots between Le Tournant proper and the tip of the bay, called Les Galets.
Additional Info:
impossible to surf when the Brisant is good - tends to break too steeply, quickly, a solid wall of beach break. small swells hit a sand delta in front of the bridge, alternating between a converging Left and Right; at its best, large sets roll in from the SW and a crest forms off toward the north tip of the bay, causing a solid Right into the beach.
Location
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take the highway north from the beach at étang-salé. on the right just before the first bridge is a small sand parking spot. walk to the beach under the bridge and the
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.39 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
7.02 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
7.73 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |