La Vache Morte
Nouvelle Aquitaine, France · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 4.5s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 1h285-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Paris local
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La Vache Morte is a beach break over sand in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind direction
- E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
La Vache Morte surf FAQ
Is La Vache Morte good for beginners?+
La Vache Morte is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for La Vache Morte?+
Different days call for different boards. La Vache Morte can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for La Vache Morte?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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