Longchamps break guide

Longchamps Surf Guide

Longchamps in Ile et Vilaine - Brittany is an exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Works best in offshore winds from the south southeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up.

Longchamps Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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13.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Longchamps:

The best conditions reported for surf at Longchamps occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Longchamps (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Longchamps with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 18% of the time in February while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 38% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
18%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
44%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
38%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Longchamps Location Map

Interactive Longchamps 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 Longchamps is Pleurtuit (Dinard) Airport (DNR) in France, 6 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Longchamps is Armor (St.-brieuc Armor) Airport (SBK), also in France, 55 km (34 miles) away.

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Longchamps Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 23:25 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
15
10
10
10
Wind State on cross-
on
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Swell History at Longchamps

Surf stats for Longchamps, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Longchamps

Wind stats for Longchamps, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Longchamps Reviews:

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Ratings
Based on 10 votes.
  • Overall:1.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.2
  • Consistency of Surf:2.9
  • Difficulty Level:2.7
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:3.1
  • Crowds:3.2
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
louis from France
“Jolie vague quand ça marche un peut trop molle mais c’est régulièrement off.”

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