Audierne
A sheltered reef in Audierne Bay: the refuge when everything else is closing out.
In Audierne Bay there's a reef with two waves next to a beacon: a hollower, shorter right and a faster, longer left. It's sheltered, so it works in big swell, when the other beaches are closing out, and it holds a fair amount of size.
At low tide the left becomes dangerous because of the shallow water.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE, NW |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | Winter, in big swell |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Audierne
The water is around 10 °C in winter and 17 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonSeal a ding on the spot and keep surfing.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
It gets crowded when it's the only option around. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Reef waves both ways.
Hazards
Rocks, shallow water at low tide.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.