Soulac
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The spot doesn't work often. Come when it's big. The water is always colder than Lacanau(one or 2 C° less).
Additional Info:
This spot is very strange but produce maybe the hollower tubes of this area. It's works only on very big swell when lacanau is closing out. Come here only if the swell is bigger than 2.5 m. It's offshore even the wind is South or slightly SWS. Currents are very strong here: it's a dangerous spot. The water is polluted because of the Gironde.
It's mostly lefts waves. Tubes are better during the mid falling tide. "The Piscines" has a rocky bottom.
Location
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From Bordeaux, Take the direction of the "Medoc" and "Pointe de Grave". After, go to "Soulac".
| 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 |
| Power | Hollow, Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |