The Ile de Ré, an unmissable destination known by tourists thanks to its numerous surfing spots. Many choices are available to you on the Ile de Ré for experts and beginners alike. If you want to take lessons, you can also easily find several surf schools near these places.
Our top 5 best places to surf on the island
The grenettes
Is this your debut in the world of surfing? This place is made for you, this spot is located on the west side of Sainte-Marie-de-Ré. This place is perfect for beginners or regulars because the waves are low and suitable for everyone. They break left or right. The best waves appear when the wind comes from the northeast. Just 10 minutes by bike and 5 minutes by car from the Sunêlia Interlude campsite, you can get there easily. Parking is available right at the entrance to the beach. Take advantage of a wild, uncrowded beach to recharge your batteries and fully enjoy the waves.
Gouillaud
This spot is located not far from Bois-Plage-en-Ré and it is the best this time for paddle boarding or sea kayaking. To surf there, you should know that it is only practicable at high tide, so don't forget to check the times before going there. Not very far from this spot is Gros Jonc beach, another surfing place to try. You should know that the Gouillaud spot is the favorite sport of the residents of our Sunêlia Interlude campsite.
The Pergola
Known to local surfers, the pergola is a small spot located south of Couarde sur mer, just 12 minutes by car from our 5-star campsite located at Bois Plage en Ré. The waves are small and relatively brittle but also very hollow rollers are formed, ideal for enjoying your surf session. You should know that when the swell comes from the west, the waves are perfect for you surfers.
The little beak
Looking for a quiet and idyllic place? Petit Bec beach is a surf spot located on the tip of Lizay on the north-west part of the Ile de Ré. You will be able to surf relatively powerful and fast mid-height waves.
Diamond Head
Located on the tip of Lizay, to the north of the Île de Ré, Diamond Head is one of three spots near the point. Uncrowded even in high season, you can enjoy the powerful and fast waves up to 3 meters high. Given the height of the waves, this spot is not recommended for beginners but rather for experts or people looking for a thrill.
We hope that this list will be useful and help you in your search for the best spots for surfing, near our Sunêlia Interlude campsite located at Bois plage en Ré. Now it's up to you to test, we're waiting for your feedback and photos.
For beginners or people wanting to improve, find the surf school that suits you
The first surf school on the island of Ré, RÉ SURF has been offering quality instruction since 2011 on the beaches of Portes en Ré (Lizay beach) and Bois-Plage (Gros-Jonc beach).
Several choices are available to you, it is possible to do courses with young or old people wishing to learn or improve their skills in surfing techniques or associated disciplines (bodyboarding, bodysurfing and longboarding). The Ré Surf school also offers a board rental service for those who do not have one to practice surfing whenever they want.
Employee testimony
Return of Alban, day supervisor and bike rental, intermediate surfer, shares his experience with you. Gros Jonc beach has all the conditions for enjoyable surfing sessions. In addition, it is monitored so you can surf in complete safety in July and August. Grenettes and La Pergola beach are also interesting spots because they are located on the rocky foreshore so the waves are better. On the other hand, a little advice: take suitable shoes so as not to hurt yourself.
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