Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(France – Cote De Lumiere)
Photo credit: Thierry Dosbioz
Surf Break: Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron)
| Name: | Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Chassiron(Ile D'Oleron) in Cote De Lumiere is an exposed reef break that has very reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A left hand reef. Best around low tide. Beware of rocks and rips.
Overall Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) surf quality by season and Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Los Trois Pierres/Les Huttes | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Saint Denis (Ile D'Oleron) | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Les Huttes | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Oleron Les Boulassiers | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ile de Re - Les Grenettes | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron): |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 183 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 275 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 308 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 351 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 355 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron): |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 220 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 220 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 319 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 319 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 324 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron): |
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| Closest ski area | Chastreix-Sancy (France) | 204 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Le Mont-Dore (France) | 206 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Besse Super Besse (France) | 212 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 214 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Le Lioran (France) | 218 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron): |
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| Closest city location | Saint-Denis-d'Oleron (France) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Boyard-Ville (France) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sainte-Marie-de-Re (France) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Le Bois-Plage-en-Re (France) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | La Flotte (France) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) is St Agnant (Rochefort) Airport (RCO) in France, 37 km (23 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) is Medis (Royan) Airport (RYN), also in France, 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Les Ajoncs (La Roche-sur-yon) Airport (EDM) in France, 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Souche (Niort) Airport (NIT) in France is 84 km (52 miles) away.
- Chateaubernard (Cognac) Airport (CNG), also in France is the fifth nearest airport to Chassiron (Ile D'Oleron) and is 95 km (59 miles) away.
