Le Havre
Le Havre's city beach, with rights by the groynes.
Le Havre's pebble beach has rights that break by the concrete groynes, which you use to get into the water. Parking is easy and it's a convenient option for a quick session.
Being next to a big port, the water quality isn't always good.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE, SE |
| Tide | Mid to high |
| Size | 0.8–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| 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 Le Havre
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 urban, open vibe.
Surfing style
Rights by the groynes.
Hazards
Groynes, buoys and water quality.
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.