Anse du Brick
A cove on the northern Cotentin that has some of the area's best waves when everything else closes out.
The Anse du Brick is a small cove east of Cherbourg. It needs a big west or north swell, so it only works when the rest of the coast is closing out; then it produces some of the best waves in the area, with two peaks on either side of the cove.
Parking on the coast road can be tricky.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | N, NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SE, SW |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 1–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter, during storms |
| Crowd | Medium |
| 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. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Anse du Brick
The water is around 9 °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 AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
It gets busy on the few days it works. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Cove peaks.
Hazards
Rocks and roadside parking.
Map
Shapers near Anse du Brick
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Other spots nearby
Vauville (La Hague)
A wide, wild bay in La Hague, almost never crowded.
Siouville-Hague
The most popular beach around Cherbourg: it almost always works and handles a southerly wind.
Les Pieux
Better than Siouville and perfect for beginners, with big waves on good days.
Le Rozel
For local surfers, the best beach on the Cotentin's west coast.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.