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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Etretat
France, Normandy
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 49° 42.511' N |
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Go to the Etretat beach simply ... DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionLeft
BottomFlat rocks
PowerFast, Ordinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Dangers
- Localism
- Pollution
Additional Information
It's difficult to park your car! The wave doesn't work often. It's better during autumn and winter. Be careful: the water may be cold.
Atmosphere
locals coul be really agressive ! don't be impress by trash talking...
General
It's one of the most beautiful landscape in France. This spot is often
seen in french surf magazines.
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By Anonymous , 11-05-2007
Etretat on sunday - Hello, Me and a couple of friends are gonna go to Etretat this Sunday, because we think it will be good ( small but good). Does Etretat only work on low tide, or also with mid tide?Greets Swimfinn
By michael , 10-03-2007
les conditions ..? - salut les gens je madresse au local détretat...je suis surfer kitsurfer de vague pro et moi et mon equipe exilé en france pour lhiver on a besoin de keleke renseignement sur le spot pour faire un séquence photo pour un magazine oz .. quel son les meilleurs condit en mars ?ou avril ? possible? les vents les marée ? les courants ? merci pour les renseignements ..
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By daniel br , 09-08-2010
October surf - Hey - Does anyone know how Etretat is during mid october?
I have read that i should be good in the autumm - but do any of you guys know more?
I'm from Denmark, and apperently the nearest GOOD spot is a 12 hour drive... ETRETAT.
Thanks!
Daniel