La Madrague Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W
Wind
E, ESE
Surf Height
Waist to head high.
Tide
Works through the range, but gets dumpy at high tide.
La Madrague Surf Guide
This long stretch of sand north of Sables d'Or is a great spot on a small swell with excellent peaks producing fun lefts and rights at low to three quarter tide. Can be punchy and hollow when the swell picks up, but doesn't really handle too much size before it becomes a close out. Busy in the summer due to the big car park and easy beach access.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all when small. Hard work when bigger.
Local Vibe
Doable
Pretty chilled, but competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Super crowded in summer, always busy when good - but less so than nearby breaks.
Spot Rating
Fun
Consistent, fun peaks that aren't quite as good as the banks to the north and south, but tend to be less crowded as a result.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small, can be a hell paddle when size picks up.
Water Quality
Clean
Good, can be polluted after rains.
Hazards
Crowds, rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
There is a large car park and facilities with easy beach access.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Works all year but best September - November.
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