La Paillotte Surf Guide
La Paillotte in Cote d'Azur is an exposed reef break. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Does not handle onshore winds very well The best swell direction is from the south. There is no reef break and there is a left hand point break too. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
La Paillotte Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
 Reef |  3 | rarely breaks | 21.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing La Paillotte:
The best conditions reported for surf at La Paillotte occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Explore La Paillotte Location Map
Interactive La Paillotte surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to La Paillotte is Mandelieu (Cannes) Airport (CEQ) in France, 17 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to La Paillotte is Cote D Azur (Nice) Airport (NCE), also in France, 41 km (25 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 10:19 Local Time
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| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
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| Period (s) | - | 6 | - | - |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- off |
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cross- off |
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Tides at La Paillotte
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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Swell History at La Paillotte
Surf stats for La Paillotte, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at La Paillotte
Wind stats for La Paillotte, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
La Paillotte Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:3.0
- Quality on a good day:2.5
- Consistency of Surf:
1.0 - Difficulty Level:
4.0 - Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
- Crowds:
2.0
Très déconseillé si vous êtes débutant/intermédiaire”
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