Things You'll Need:
- Surfboard
- Wetsuit
- Car
- Map
- French Phrasebook
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Step 1
Start at La Govelle. The wind can blow out these waves at times, but generally the righthanded wave is better situated that the lefts. Holding their form with more height, the rights tend to draw a crowd from the nearby town of La Baule. Just to the south of La Govelle is Valentin, another break that works under the same conditions. Watch for sharp rocks and an occasionally strong riptide.
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Step 2
Head to La Courance next. It might be small, but La Courance is a very consistent wave. The shorebreak attracts a number of bodyboarders, but the rapport between surfers and bodyboarders is usually pretty good. Head north during high tide to Saint Marguerite for slightly larger swells.
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Step 3
Move on to L’Ermitage. Another set of beachbreaks, these waves are in the 2 meter range. A string riptide can effect the shape of the waves, but L’Ermitage is generally a pretty good spot. Crowds are rare, as are storms that blow out the waves.
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Step 4
Drive south to Préfailles. More of an area than a specific break, Préfailles has a few reefs that break consistently. Some are righthanded waves, most are left, and all of them are sheltered from the biting northern wind. If you have boat access, there is a reef between Préfailles and a nearby island.
