Bud Bud
Longeville's most powerful peak, very busy when it works.
Bud Bud is south of Les Conches and has even more power than its neighbour. It works at mid or high tide and gets very busy on good days.
It's a wave for experienced surfers when there's size.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | Mid to high |
| Size | 1–2.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| 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 Bud Bud
The water is around 11 °C in winter and 19 °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
Reports mention localism on good days. Respect priority and don't surf as a group.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break.
Hazards
Currents and crowds.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Longeville-sur-Mer
A powerful beach break, similar to Landes, among pine forests and dunes.
La Tranche-sur-Mer
Southern Vendée's long right: it only works in storms, and it handles west wind.
Les Sables-d'Olonne
The Les Sables-d'Olonne spot: a rock peak by the jetty, better than the city beach.
Les Sables-d'Olonne
A beach in a protected natural area, with the best peak over a small rock shelf.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.