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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Sainte Barbe
France, Basque Country
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 43° 23.95' N |
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The spot is along the north jetty of the bay of "Saint Jean de Luz". DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name la plaque
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBreakwater/jetty
DirectionRight
BottomFlat rocks
PowerHollow, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
Additional Information
The take off is hollow and after it's a cool wave good for big cut backs. Come here when other spots are closing out.
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Author: Anonymous Contributors (2)
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Comments
By ale , 03-09-2004
experienced surfers?!?! - I wouldn't say that's an experienced surfers spot. Instead, it's good for beginners because waves aren't hollow, neither fast.
By Denis , 25-12-2003
I love this wave... - That's right...Despite it's mellowness,the take off zone can be treacherous when it's firing.I broke a board when air-dropping a nasty set wave a few years back...I remember paddling for ages with the pieces of foam,then grabbing another board and returning for a few more... ;-)
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By anonymous , 06-10-2004
check it on a huge day - I've been there in semptember this year and it was reallyhuge... up to 3m waves and higher!