Tanchet (Les Sables d'Olonne)
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Very crowded in summer, try to surf in the morning or evening, or just go to another spot.
Swell can be big and dangerous with steams that bring you to the rocks around the beach.
But Very good when a little wind and sunny.
Good waves in the morning, pacific glassy water and noone to bother you.
Additional Info:
The Webcam looks towards the other spot of the town. The spot just in front of the jetty on the NW of this beach has an awesome little peak I surfed in 2004 and have been yearning to get back to. Reminded me of Haleiwa's little section on the channel side on Oahu. But it was France, ahhhh. And it was great. Surfed my McCoy thruster 6'10" and it was just cool. Everyone else wanted the larger close-out waves that laid into Les Sables....not me.
Location
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From the center, follow the coast until you see a lake.
The beach faces it.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
3.64 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
6.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |