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“La méduse est un spot qui fonctionne toujours à partir d'1m de houle (sud).
Il est préférable de surfer le matin car le vent tourne ou se lève dans la matinée.
Le spot est très très sale, la plage est jonchée de déchets et d'autres surprises. L'eau est également sale avec de nombreux plastiques qui flottent.
Il est préférable d'y surfer en combinaison pour éviter au maximum le contact avec d'éventuels déchets.
Par ailleurs la vague est la plus agréable à surfer du Bénin et peut dérouler sur environ 100m à partir de la digue. Une première section souvent très creuse avec un take off sympa puis une section plus molle. La dernière section creuse à nouveau à mesure qu'on se rapproche du rivage. Il y a possibilité d'effectuer trois ou quatre manoeuvres en surf les bons jours et de prendre quelques tubes sur la première section en bodyboard.”
HPotter from FRANCE - 23 Apr 2019
La Meduse Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: La Meduse is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: La Meduse is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Benin - Bight of Benin. 5: the best break in Benin - Bight of Benin). |
Difficulty Level: 1.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: La Meduse can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at La Meduse, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at La Meduse are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: La Meduse is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to La Meduse requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 2.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near La Meduse for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at La Meduse is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: La Meduse is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at La Meduse, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near La Meduse where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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