Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Arrive via the Avenue de l'Atlantique, park and continue on the footpath to the Bonne Anse bay. The takeoff and landing zone is marked by orange buoys. Self-organised spot with local etiquette. The bay is sheltered from Atlantic swell but tidal currents apply — check before launching.

On the water

Sheltered bay with flat to slightly choppy water. Sandy bottom, significant tidal range. Protected from Atlantic swell by the Arvert peninsula. South and southwest winds give cross-onshore conditions with manageable chop 0.2 to 0.5m. The bay dries significantly at low tide — check before going.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Open year-round. Best season: April to October. South to southwest wind provides the main window. The zoo and forest make this a pleasant all-day destination. FFVL-labelled spot.

Wind specificities

South-southeast to northwest winds are the main window, with south and southwest being optimal. The bay orientation means the wind arrives cross-onshore, giving excellent riding conditions. The Arvert peninsula provides protection from the Atlantic, so this spot works when nearby ocean beaches are too rough or offshore.

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