Montalivet-les-Bains Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(France – Gironde)
Photo credit: FGuertin
Surf Break: Montalivet-les-Bains
| Name: | Montalivet-les-Bains |
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| Type: | sandbar |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Montalivet-les-Bains in Gironde is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. Waves at the beach break both left and right. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Montalivet-les-Bains 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 Montalivet-les-Bains surf quality by season and Montalivet-les-Bains surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Montalivet-les-Bains |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Montalivet-les-Bains:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Le Gurp | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | L'Amelie | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Le Pin Sec | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Soulac-sur-Mer | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hourtin Plage | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Montalivet-les-Bains: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 188 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 322 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 351 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 371 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 379 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Montalivet-les-Bains: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 266 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 266 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 365 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 365 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 370 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Montalivet-les-Bains: |
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| Closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 168 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Gourette (France) | 172 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Artouste (France) | 177 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cauterets (France) | 180 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Astun (Spain) | 181 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Montalivet-les-Bains: |
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| Closest city location | Soulac-sur-Mer (France) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Gaillan-en-Medoc (France) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lesparre-Medoc (France) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hourtin (France) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Meschers-sur-Gironde (France) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Montalivet-les-Bains is Medis (Royan) Airport (RYN) in France, 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Montalivet-les-Bains is St Agnant (Rochefort) Airport (RCO), also in France, 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Merignac (Bordeaux) Airport (BOD) in France, 72 km (45 miles) away.
- Chateaubernard (Cognac) Airport (CNG) in France is 72 km (45 miles) away.
- La Teste De Buch (Arcachon) Airport (XAC), also in France is the fifth nearest airport to Montalivet-les-Bains and is 88 km (55 miles) away.
