L'Aubraie
A beach in a protected natural area, with the best peak over a small rock shelf.
L'Aubraie is north of Les Sables-d'Olonne, inside a protected natural area. It's a beach break, but the best peak breaks over a small rock shelf, with short, quality waves at high tide.
Look after the beach: you're in a nature reserve.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | High |
| Size | 1–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| Crowd | Medium |
| 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 or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf L'Aubraie
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
Some reports mention localism at the main peak. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Short peaks over rock and sand.
Hazards
Rocks and currents.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Brem-sur-Mer / Les Sables-d'Olonne
A wild beach that picks up swell better than its neighbours.
Les Sables-d'Olonne
The Les Sables-d'Olonne spot: a rock peak by the jetty, better than the city beach.
Brétignolles-sur-Mer
Vendée's most famous wave: powerful rights and lefts over rock slabs.
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Saint-Gilles' Grande Plage: soft-breaking waves, good for longboarding and learning.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.