Siouville
Siouville is Normandy's hidden gem—a quality reef break on the Cotentin Peninsula that produces powerful, hollow waves when Atlantic swells wrap into the English Channel. The wave is significantly better than most people expect from Normandy, with genuine barrel potential and consistent form. The water is cold, the reef is sharp, and the region's D-Day history adds gravitas to surf sessions. For surfers exploring northern France beyond the famous southwest coast, Siouville is the revelation.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 260° - 330°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 140°
- Best window
- both
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Beach/reef access. Historic Normandy region.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Secondary: Mar, Apr
Autumn/winter swells. Normandy's most consistent spot.
Getting There
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Bantham
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