Le Porge
A wild beach between Lacanau and Cap Ferret, with far fewer people.
Le Porge Océan is a long beach surrounded by dunes and pines, with one main access point. It has the same sandbanks as Lacanau, but far fewer people.
A short walk from the access point is enough to find empty peaks.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.8–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
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 or fish; a funboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Le Porge
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people and a calm vibe.
Surfing style
Wild beach break.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Lacanau
The southern end of Lacanau: the same banks with fewer people.
Lège-Cap-Ferret
A dune beach that's busy in summer and almost empty in winter, with banks by the bunkers.
Lacanau
Gironde's surf capital, with peaks in front of the town and an international contest every summer.
Lège-Cap-Ferret
Powerful sandbanks in the middle of nature, with hollow rights at low tide.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.