Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Vendee · France
City beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Town beach by the harbour jetty, schools. Best wind — E/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | City beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 46.69, -1.948 |
FAQ
Is Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie good for beginners?
Yes, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#fr-vendee/saint-gilles-croix-de-vie. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Vendee
- La Sauzaie — Reef (left-hander and right-hander), intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sauveterre — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Grande Plage — City beach break, beginners
- Le Tanchet — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Les Conches — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced