Carnon – Les Roquilles

Mauguio · French Mediterranean · France

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A beach break next to the jetties between Palavas and Carnon. The jetty helps shape the sandbanks. It is a popular spot with Montpellier surfers and has a local crew.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Jetty, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish or shortboard.

When it works

✓ A south swell with a north wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore wind and the flat summer.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

Keep away from the jetty, where the rips are strongest, and give the locals room.

Getting there

West end of Carnon, near the Palavas boundary. Parking along the seafront road.

Travel notes

How often it works
Unreliable, a few days a month in autumn and winter.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when the surf is up, with some localism.
Camping and vans
Camping Les Roquilles is about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
Town beach with bars and showers; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
La Roquille is rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SE–SSW best, ESE–SW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NW–NE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
S (185°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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