Le Penon

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About

...cool!

Atmosphere:
A buzzing holiday town in summer, it quickly descends into an eerie but peaceful ghost town in autumn and winter.

Additional Info:
Park the car in the car-park behind the dunes next to the road. Walk over the dunes and you are there. To the south there is a big collapsed jetty which shapes lefts breaking off it. There is also a small wooden jetty that sometimes creates worthwhile sandbars.

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Access

A beautiful beach stretching for miles in either direction. The waves here are fun and powerful although a crazily strong rip can marr the experience. There are some classy locals here but given respect they are more than happy to surf alongside you.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerful
FrequencyDon't know
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionWest, East
Swell directionWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 8ft+
TideLow and mid tide
Tide movementDon't know
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendCrowded
Dangers

Rips / undertow

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