Pointe Rouge – La Digue

Marseille · French Mediterranean · France

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Waves along the breakwater of the Pointe Rouge port in south Marseille, an easy spot that catches west swells after a mistral. A little further south, La Verrerie is a powerful right that breaks on a rock shelf when the swell is bigger.

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

When it works

✓ A west to north-west swell as the mistral eases.

When it doesn't

✕ Swell from the south or east, which doesn't reach it.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • pollution

Best months

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

Local tips

Watch your feet on the rocks at La Verrerie.

Getting there

South Marseille, at the Pointe Rouge port. Buses from the city centre.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works whenever a mistral swell reaches the bay, which is fairly often in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Local and relaxed on weekdays.
Facilities
City beach and port with bars and showers.
Water quality
Pointe Rouge beach is rated sufficient by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, SW–NNW 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 NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WNW (290°)

Live cam

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

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