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Access
go to st françois, then take the road that leads to the "pointe des chateaux",about 5 km later, you 'll see a littleroad on the left with a shield " anse à la gourde ". Follow this little road...
English (Translate this text in English): go to st françois, then take the road that leads to the "pointe des chateaux",about 5 km later, you 'll see a littleroad on the left with a shield " anse à la gourde ". Follow this little road...
English (Translate this text in English): go to st françois, then take the road that leads to the "pointe des chateaux",about 5 km later, you 'll see a littleroad on the left with a shield " anse à la gourde ". Follow this little road...
English (Translate this text in English): go to st françois, then take the road that leads to the "pointe des chateaux",about 5 km later, you 'll see a littleroad on the left with a shield " anse à la gourde ". Follow this little road...
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name la gourde
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouth
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
Additional Information
ask locals for the paddle out : there's only one way, with a 15 meters section in REALLY shallow water to access to the waves.
English (Translate this text in English): ask locals for the paddle out : there's only one way, with a 15 meters section in REALLY shallow water to access to the waves.
English (Translate this text in English): ask locals for the paddle out : there's only one way, with a 15 meters section in REALLY shallow water to access to the waves.
English (Translate this text in English): ask locals for the paddle out : there's only one way, with a 15 meters section in REALLY shallow water to access to the waves.
Atmosphere
a really nice spot with fun waves, that can become super hollow and powerfull when the swell gets big.
English (Translate this text in English): a really nice spot with fun waves, that can become super hollow and powerfull when the swell gets big.
English (Translate this text in English): a really nice spot with fun waves, that can become super hollow and powerfull when the swell gets big.
English (Translate this text in English): a really nice spot with fun waves, that can become super hollow and powerfull when the swell gets big.
General
waves for everyone depending on the size, a beautifull beach for the girlfiend that waits, and even if locals don't like bad manners from newcommers, the atmosphere is cool in the water.
English (Translate this text in English): waves for everyone depending on the size, a beautifull beach for the girlfiend that waits, and even if locals don't like bad manners from newcommers, the atmosphere is cool in the water.
English (Translate this text in English): waves for everyone depending on the size, a beautifull beach for the girlfiend that waits, and even if locals don't like bad manners from newcommers, the atmosphere is cool in the water.
English (Translate this text in English): waves for everyone depending on the size, a beautifull beach for the girlfiend that waits, and even if locals don't like bad manners from newcommers, the atmosphere is cool in the water.
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