Le Gouérou
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Very good wave for bodyboarders with big bowls and crazy tubes
Atmosphere:
Don't come by the bus-load, you'll not be welcom. Come as one or two and be respectful of the locals and there shouldn't be any problems.
That is, unless there are already more than 20 in the water...
Additional Info:
Be careful : localism. Also with a rising tide the exit onto rocks can be a bit 'hot'. With a high tide and 2+m swell it can be hard to get out-back due to strong currents caused around the rocks.
Location
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Once you get to Lampaul-plouarzel follow the signs for Gouérou
| 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 | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Penfoul
5.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Les Blancs Sablons
6.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
La Chapelle
6.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |