About This Spot
Ile de Re / Phares des Baleines, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With W winds throughout the season, Ile de Re / Phares des Baleines, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Quite regular winds, often only picks up after 18:00 in the afternoon.
When to Go
Warm summer. Spring, autumn and winter wetsuit needed. Surfable all year.
What to Expect
Sometimes swell can be quite big, but normally the sea is fairly calm.
Wind & Conditions
W
Best wind direction
Quite regular winds, often only picks up after 18:00 in the afternoon.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Sometimes swell can be quite big, but normally the sea is fairly calm.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From La Rochelle, take the bridge (toll of about 16 Euro) and follow signs to Phares des Baleines (means `lighthouse of the wales`). Once you get to the lighthouse, it's a little bit off to the right hand side if you're facing the sea.
Location
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