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Access
The spot is situated along the reef of grand-fond in St gilles, in betwen les aigrettes and 3roches, tip : follow the "rue des sables", until you get to a path whitch leads to the beach, two big rocks in middle of the path avoid cars to go threw, along the path, there's a wall covered with good tags.This is a semi-secret spot, but lots of people from the place know it.
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is situated along the reef of grand-fond in St gilles, in betwen les aigrettes and 3roches, tip : follow the "rue des sables", until you get to a path whitch leads to the beach, two big rocks in middle of the path avoid cars to go threw, along the path, there's a wall covered with good tags.This is a semi-secret spot, but lots of people from the place know it.
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is situated along the reef of grand-fond in St gilles, in betwen les aigrettes and 3roches, tip : follow the "rue des sables", until you get to a path whitch leads to the beach, two big rocks in middle of the path avoid cars to go threw, along the path, there's a wall covered with good tags.This is a semi-secret spot, but lots of people from the place know it.
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is situated along the reef of grand-fond in St gilles, in betwen les aigrettes and 3roches, tip : follow the "rue des sables", until you get to a path whitch leads to the beach, two big rocks in middle of the path avoid cars to go threw, along the path, there's a wall covered with good tags.This is a semi-secret spot, but lots of people from the place know it.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Hard to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Additional Information
To actually get to the wave, you have to paddle in the water with very shallow of water,you'd better walk a bit instead of breaking your board. Beware of urchins.
English (Translate this text in English): To actually get to the wave, you have to paddle in the water with very shallow of water,you'd better walk a bit instead of breaking your board. Beware of urchins.
English (Translate this text in English): To actually get to the wave, you have to paddle in the water with very shallow of water,you'd better walk a bit instead of breaking your board. Beware of urchins.
English (Translate this text in English): To actually get to the wave, you have to paddle in the water with very shallow of water,you'd better walk a bit instead of breaking your board. Beware of urchins.
Atmosphere
It's not a good wave for beginners. It's quite short and powerful and the access is tricky with a coral barrier to pass. Be careful with the current when the tide is high, on the right side of the spot (when looking at the water) it makes a circle pushing you right and then back into the lagoon where the water is extremely shallow. You need to make sure you enter in front of the left wave. When the tide is low you are better off walking all the way to the barrier but be careful of urchins.
When it gets big (above 2m-2.5m.) it's not surfable anymore because the wave breaks in 1 block.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not a good wave for beginners. It's quite short and powerful and the access is tricky with a coral barrier to pass. Be careful with the current when the tide is high, on the right side of the spot (when looking at the water) it makes a circle pushing you right and then back into the lagoon where the water is extremely shallow. You need to make sure you enter in front of the left wave. When the tide is low you are better off walking all the way to the barrier but be careful of urchins.
When it gets big (above 2m-2.5m.) it's not surfable anymore because the wave breaks in 1 block.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not a good wave for beginners. It's quite short and powerful and the access is tricky with a coral barrier to pass. Be careful with the current when the tide is high, on the right side of the spot (when looking at the water) it makes a circle pushing you right and then back into the lagoon where the water is extremely shallow. You need to make sure you enter in front of the left wave. When the tide is low you are better off walking all the way to the barrier but be careful of urchins.
When it gets big (above 2m-2.5m.) it's not surfable anymore because the wave breaks in 1 block.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not a good wave for beginners. It's quite short and powerful and the access is tricky with a coral barrier to pass. Be careful with the current when the tide is high, on the right side of the spot (when looking at the water) it makes a circle pushing you right and then back into the lagoon where the water is extremely shallow. You need to make sure you enter in front of the left wave. When the tide is low you are better off walking all the way to the barrier but be careful of urchins.
When it gets big (above 2m-2.5m.) it's not surfable anymore because the wave breaks in 1 block.
General
In general it's not as good as L'hermitage or Saint-Leu. The only interest is that it's not very crowded even on the week-end but the wave is rarely long enough.
English (Translate this text in English): In general it's not as good as L'hermitage or Saint-Leu. The only interest is that it's not very crowded even on the week-end but the wave is rarely long enough.
English (Translate this text in English): In general it's not as good as L'hermitage or Saint-Leu. The only interest is that it's not very crowded even on the week-end but the wave is rarely long enough.
English (Translate this text in English): In general it's not as good as L'hermitage or Saint-Leu. The only interest is that it's not very crowded even on the week-end but the wave is rarely long enough.
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By Alc O'holic , 30-08-2008
Don't drink & surf; it's dangerous 2! - Shhh! Be very, very quiet!! We're trying to keep this spot a secret!!!