Siouville Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Siouville Surf Guide
This huge arc of westerly facing beach is part of the fickle Channel coastline, while still being open to the consistent Atlantic swells. With its huge tidal range and long flat beach it is a spot that requires very specific conditions to really turn on. Mostly a fun, beginner-friendly beach with loads of room to spread out and enjoy the long rolling waves. However in bigger swells the southern corner, with its sheltered reef, can get good. Also there is a reef in the northern corner called Le Creque which can produce quality walling righthanders.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all when small, reefs best for intermediates
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty chilled.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty quiet, empty in middle of bay.
Spot Rating
Fun
Picturesque bay with fun rolling waves; reefs to the north and south can get good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Hard paddle out when bigger, dangerous rips also.
Water Quality
Fair
There is a nuclear reprocessing plant close to the northern end of the bay. Greenpeace campaigned to close it down claiming it pollutes the local beaches - the processing plant claims it doesn't. Who do you trust?
Hazards
Rips and currents due to tides, isolation in middle of bay.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
There are a number of parking areas close to the beach.
Bottom
Sand with reefs to north and south.
Best Season
Works all year but best September - November.
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