Carolles
The surf beach of southern Manche, near Granville and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Carolles is south of Granville, at the gateway to the Mont-Saint-Michel bay. It has sand peaks with some rocks that work at mid to high tide with a west swell.
It's the go-to spot for surfers in southern Manche and gets busy when there are waves.
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 to high |
| Size | 1–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| 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 funboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Carolles
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.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Rocks and very big tides.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Le Rozel
For local surfers, the best beach on the Cotentin's west coast.
Les Pieux
Better than Siouville and perfect for beginners, with big waves on good days.
Siouville-Hague
The most popular beach around Cherbourg: it almost always works and handles a southerly wind.
Vauville (La Hague)
A wide, wild bay in La Hague, almost never crowded.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.