Les Sables-d'Olonne
Les Sables-d'Olonne is where France's sailing obsession meets its surf culture—a beach town famous as the starting point for the Vendée Globe round-the-world race that also offers consistent Atlantic surf. The waves are beginner-to-intermediate friendly, with multiple peaks along the town beach. While it lacks the raw power of the Landes region to the south, the accessibility, facilities, and maritime culture make it a popular stop on Atlantic coast surf trips.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 260° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Offshore range
- 40° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 2.2m
- Danger above
- 2.8m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Urban beach with full facilities. Vendée Globe home port.
Best Season
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Apr, May
Autumn best. Famous for Vendée Globe sailing race.