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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.
Surf GuideCôte de Lumière
Sauveterre
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.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCôte de Lumière, FR
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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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