Brutal Beach – Bonnegrâce

Six-Fours-les-Plages · French Mediterranean · France

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Bonnegrâce beach in Six-Fours, nicknamed Brutal Beach: about 1 km of beaches split by jetties, facing west. It picks up many different swells. The best waves run near the east jetty by the small new port. In a strong mistral the sea is messy, but it gets good as soon as the wind drops.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, fish or mid-length.

When it works

✓ A west-south-west swell as the mistral eases, with a light east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ A strong mistral still blowing, and swells from the east.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Many windsurfers use the beach, so share the water. Check it on the day the mistral drops.

Getting there

About 13 km west of Toulon, along the Bonnegrâce seafront in Six-Fours. Parking along the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the more regular spots of the Var, since mistral swells come often in winter. Waves are easy but rarely big.
Crowd and vibe
Busy, with surfers, windsurfers and schools.
Camping and vans
Camping Le Rayolet is about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
Beach bars, showers and a windsurf school; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
Mixed ratings from the French health ministry (2025): Bonnegrâce centre excellent, Kennedy good, Les Lônes west sufficient.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–WNW best, SSW–NW 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 NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (258°)

Live cam

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

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