Surf Conditions

Fort Le Marchant

A left-hand pointbreak which is situated at the north eastern end of L'Ancresse Bay.

It needs a really big swell to work.

It breaks best from low to mid tide.

There are hazards with strong rips and rocks.

This wave is for experts only and should be treated with a lot of respect. SW winds are offshore.

L'Ancresse Bay

The sweeping horseshoe bay in the far north of the island can offer up a few longboard waves when the wind is onshore from the north or north east.

Portinfer

Portinfer

One of the most popular surfing spots on the island. At high tide there is a slow left hander that breaks along the rocks into deep water.

The best wave is a punchy right that breaks over the rock and sand bottom from mid to low tide. SW winds are offshore.

Vazon

The north-west facing bay is a magnet for waves from deep in the Atlantic.

At its northern end, consistent beachbreak waves can be ridden from low to three-quarters tide.

Vazon

As the tide pushes up, The Reef comes into play in the middle of the bay.

It can hold waves up to 10ft.

South West winds are offshore.

Perelle Bay

There is a world class reef which produces a short punchy right-hander and a long left-breaking wave over shallow rocks.

The reef is a couple of hundred metres offshore so the best conditions are when there is little or no wind.

Lihou Island

Numerous reefs can be found which are exposed to any swell going. Strong rips and rocks mean only advanced surfers should take them on.

Surfer at Vazon

The Big Peak

This is an offshore reef accessible by board, after a 25 minute or so paddle.

It breaks on a slab and can break boards and bodies.

It comes to life in any west swell, but does not start breaking properly until it reaches 6ft plus.

The south coast

The eastern end of Petit Bot Bay and Moulin Huet Bay can provide surfable waves in storm surf.

Both breaks offer some protection from westerly winds.