Esquibien – Pointe de Lervily

Audierne · Finistère Sud · France

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A powerful, fast right-hand point over a shallow, uneven reef by the Île aux Vaches at the Pointe de Lervily, the 'Île aux Vaches' right, known as the big-wave spot of Brittany. It needs a solid west to south-west swell of about 2 m to start and holds serious size. The take-off is short and the sections after it need speed; falling in the shallows after the drop is a real risk, so it is a regional classic for experienced surfers only, kept fairly empty by its danger. Currents are strong, and windsurfers and kitesurfers share the area.

Level
Experts only
Break
Point break, reef
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or step-up; something with more length on the biggest days.

When it works

✓ A big WSW to SW swell of 2.5 m or more with a north-west to north wind, from mid to high tide on the rising tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell, low tide over the shallow reef, or a southerly wind.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • rocks
  • currents
  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Watch the locals for a while before paddling out, especially in a solid swell, and don't fall head first. Strong swirling currents drain out of Audierne bay, and boils (upwellings) appear over the reef. Come in a small group, say hello and respect priority; dropping in on others is not tolerated. Don't walk out on the jetty in a gale: accidents happen there several times a year.

Getting there

Drive to Sainte-Évette, park by the lifeboat station and walk out along the jetty until you see the island on the right; the walk takes 5 to 15 minutes. You can also get there by boat from Audierne or Sainte-Évette.

Travel notes

How often it works
Only breaks some of the time. The point faces south-east, away from the open Atlantic. It needs a strong west to south-west swell of about 2 m or more, so it mostly works in winter storms.
Crowd and vibe
Usually few surfers, because the shallow reef scares many off. It gets busy at weekends and holidays when it works, and there are reports of big crowds on the best days. Locals protect it: come in small groups, say hello, and never catch a wave someone is already riding.
Camping and vans
The nearest campsites are around Audierne, about 3–4 km away: Camping de Kerivoas and Camping Naéco Baie d'Audierne. Visitors say gendarmes no longer accept many motorhomes overnight at Sainte-Évette harbour in July–August, though small vans are tolerated. The paid town aire (motorhome area) is on Rue Lamartine in Audierne. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
Sainte-Évette beach, next to the car park, has toilets, showers and a summer lifeguard post. The nearest bars and restaurants are back towards Audierne.
Water quality
The official Sainte-Évette test point by the jetty was rated Excellent for 2025, though two late-summer 2025 samples were only average. All 2026 samples were good.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, SSW–WNW works
Size
3–5 m offshore swell; starts at 2 m, holds to 7 m
Period
12 s minimum, best from 15 s
Wind
Offshore WNW–NNE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid, high best, avoid low, on the rising tide
Faces
SE (140°)

Live cam

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

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