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Hurricane Igor Swell at Lost Marc'h, Point de Lostmarc'h

10:45 am 25 Sep 2010

Goulien ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.0
Consistency of surf: 3.0
Difficulty level: 1.0
Crowds: 4.0

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Goulien Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(France – Brittany)

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Surf Break: Goulien

Goulien photo

Photo credit: Nick Russill
Surf Break: Goulien

Name: Goulien
Type: beach
Reliability: fairly consistent
Best Swell: W Offshore Wind: E

Goulien in Brittany is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

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Overall Goulien Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution

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Visitor Reviews of Goulien


Q, VoG from UNITED KINGDOM writes:

Goulien is a great spot for beginners in the summer and a sheltered spot for big surf days in the winter. The beach is set back far within a huge bay offering great protection when the winds are from the south, blowing out other nearby spots. There is lack of notable banks and the sand profile is quite gentle so the waves tend to rise slowly and can require a lot of paddling to catch when they get big and fat. Long rides are possible but they are not very exciting. The main selling point of Goulien is the shelter it offers particularly when you consider the opposite side of the bay at Kerloch provides shelter from north winds so most directions are covered.

Parking is right next to the beach but it is limited so avoid arriving late at peak times in August.

2010-03-16

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Goulien:

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Closest break Kersiguenno 1 mi
Second closest break Kerloch 1 mi
Third closest break Point de Lostmarc'h 2 mi
Fourth closest break Pointe De Dinan 2 mi
Fifth closest break Lostmarc'h 2 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Goulien:

Closest wave buoy Channel Islands Buoy 137 mi
Second closest wave buoy Sevenstones Buoy 146 mi
Third closest wave buoy Brittany Buoy 191 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy Gascogne Buoy 212 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy Pembroke Buoy 233 mi

Tide stations nearest to Goulien:

Closest tide station St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands 128 mi
Second closest tide station St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco 128 mi
Third closest tide station Newlyn, England 136 mi
Fourth closest tide station Newlyn, England 136 mi
Fifth closest tide station St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England 140 mi

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Ski Resorts closest to Goulien:

Closest ski area Picos De Europa (Spain) 351 mi
Second closest ski area Lunada (Spain) 354 mi
Third closest ski area San-Isidro (Spain) 360 mi
Fourth closest ski area Alto Campoo (Spain) 360 mi
Fifth closest ski area Fuentes de Invierno (Spain) 361 mi

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Town and city forecasts close to Goulien:

Closest city location Crozon (France) 2 mi
Second closest city location Camaret-sur-Mer (France) 3 mi
Third closest city location Roscanvel (France) 4 mi
Fourth closest city location Lanveoc (France) 5 mi
Fifth closest city location Telgruc-sur-Mer (France) 9 mi
  • The closest passenger airport to Goulien is Guipavas (Brest) Airport (BES) in France, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
  • The second nearest airport to Goulien is Pluguffan (Quimper) Airport (UIP), also in France, 41 km (25 miles) away.
  • Third is Ploujean (Morlaix) Airport (MXN) in France, 67 km (42 miles) away.
  • Lannion Airport (LAI) in France is 97 km (60 miles) away.
  • Lann Bihoue (Lorient) Airport (LRT), also in France is the fifth nearest airport to Goulien and is 99 km (61 miles) away.
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