Les Conches
A powerful beach break, similar to Landes, among pine forests and dunes.
Les Conches is at Longeville-sur-Mer, surrounded by forest. When the swell is up the waves have power, Landes-style, and there are fewer people than at La Sauzaie.
From here you can walk along the beach to Bud Bud, to the south.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| 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; a funboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Les Conches
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.
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View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
A calm vibe.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Longeville-sur-Mer
Longeville's most powerful peak, very busy when it works.
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.