The Wave
High tide is the cleaner window, west swell is the useful pulse, and the wind call is conservative because nearby guide detail is not fully aligned.
The surf club and promenade backdrop make it feel like a classic resort-beach session.
Surf GuideCôte de Lumière
Pontaillac
Pontaillac is the Royan beachfront surf district on the Côte de Beauté, a resort beach that comes alive when west swell reaches the bay. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pontaillac in Côte de Lumière.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCôte de Lumière, FR
Best conditions today
- Waves 4-6 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind SW 15 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
-6.5 ftfalling
- Low-6.8 ft
- High5.8 ft
- Low-6.8 ft
- High6.5 ft
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