The Wave
Best with northeast wind and west-southwest swell.
It feels calmer than the central resort beaches and is one of the more low-key Vendée surf setups.
A forest-backed beach break north of Les Sables d'Olonne, Sauveterre keeps a quieter, wilder edge while still sitting close to the main resort area. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sauveterre in Côte de Lumière.
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Best with northeast wind and west-southwest swell.
It feels calmer than the central resort beaches and is one of the more low-key Vendée surf setups.
The beach is easy to reach by road or bike and has free parking, so it is a straightforward beach day, but the sandbanks still need a proper check.
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