La Garonne

Le Pradet · French Mediterranean · France

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A small cove beach in Le Pradet, east of Toulon, between rocky points. Soft, often sloppy waves break over sand and rock, which suits beginners. It is a popular spot for Toulon surfers.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or a fish; the waves are rarely powerful.

When it works

✓ A south-west swell with an east or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore west wind and small swells.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Watch the sea urchins on the rocks at the sides of the cove, and the rip in bigger swells.

Getting there

In Le Pradet, south-east of Toulon; follow the signs to the Plage de la Garonne.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent: it needs a south-west swell, mostly in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when it works, and very busy at weekends.
Camping and vans
Camping Artaudois in Le Pradet is about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
Le Pradet has shops and cafés; Toulon is about 8 km away.
Water quality
Plage de la Garonne is rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–W works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (248°)

Live cam

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

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