Jard-sur-Mer – La Grange

Jard-sur-Mer · Vendée · France

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A left point on the western shore of Jard-sur-Mer, at the Plage de la Mine between the cliffs towards Pointe du Payré and the town beaches, reached past the Parc de la Grange. The wave starts on a flat rock shelf and finishes over pebbles and sand, peeling left from the same take-off nearly every time, which makes it predictable and good for learning to read a lineup. On a good day rides run 150–300 m. It often looks small from the beach and turns out bigger once you are out. A relaxed longboarders' wave, often surfed by just a few people.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard suits the long, mellow left best; a mid-length also works.

When it works

✓ A west to southwest swell of 1–2 m with a light north to northeast wind, on the rising tide towards high.

When it doesn't

✕ Low tide leaves the rock shelf too shallow, and southerly or southwesterly winds blow straight in.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

Paddle out through the channel beside the take-off zone rather than over the rocks. The designated surf area is at the eastern end of the beach, away from the supervised swimming zone in summer. The push towards high tide is the usual window; sources disagree on the exact stage, so check it on the rise. Expect lessons from the beach surf school in summer.

Getting there

From Jard-sur-Mer take the road towards the Payré, then turn left on the Chemin de la Mine about 1.5 km on; there is free parking near the forest and a short walk to the beach. A summer snack bar, lifeguard post and bike racks are by the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Wannasurf calls it very consistent, about 150 days a year. It works on west to south-west swells, and the waves are often bigger than they look from the beach.
Crowd and vibe
It is off the beaten track, with few surfers even at weekends. It is a relaxed longboard wave to share with friends.
Camping and vans
Camping Chadotel L'Océano d'Or in Jard-sur-Mer is about 3.5 km away, and Camping La Mouette Cendrée in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard is about 4 km. Nearest campsite about 3.5 km away.
Facilities
There is a summer snack bar, a lifeguard post with toilets and drinking water, bike racks and a surf school on the beach.
Water quality
The nearest monitoring point, La Mine, was rated good every season from 2022 to 2025 and holds the 2026 Pavillon Bleu. One of its eight 2026 samples failed.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–W best, SW–WNW works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
high best, avoid low, on the rising tide
Faces
S (175°)

Live cam

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

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Sources