Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 47° 47.817' N |
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Between Benodet and Beg Meil. The spot is nearly of the port. In front of beach. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Alternative name Risten
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rocks
Only with a big SW swell. It's mostly a left but it's possible to catch the right.
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Author: Anonymous Contributors (2)
By anonymous , 21-11-2004
ouioui - this part of the coast rarely receive the good swell direction and the wind is often bad. check the waves conditions at La torche before, there are more good waves.
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By Anonymous , 17-07-2010
- this spot works only 3 times a year so go to la torche to have constant swell