The right spot near La Rochelle. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of La Rochelle, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near La Rochelle
14 beaches within 25 km of La Rochelle, France, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near La Rochelle today?
The best-scoring spot near La Rochelle right now is Plage Nord — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 7 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of La Rochelle
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plage de la Concurrence0.9 km | 0.9 km | 82/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage des Minimes0.9 km | 0.9 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage du Roux2.2 km | 2.2 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage Chef de Baie3.4 km | 3.4 km | 83/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage d’Aytre4.5 km | 4.5 km | 84/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Anse de Pampin5.4 km | 5.4 km | 75/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| La Platerre5.4 km | 5.4 km | 84/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage Nord7.3 km | 7.3 km | 94/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de Rivedoux7.7 km | 7.7 km | 94/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Corniche Rivedoux-Plage8.9 km | 8.9 km | 83/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Intermediate | Kite Foiling · Intermediate |
| Châtelaillon-Plage10.0 km | 10.0 km | 76/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de la Basse Benaie11.6 km | 11.6 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de l'Arnérault12.4 km | 12.4 km | 92/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Intermediate | Kite Foiling · Intermediate |
| Plage de Montamer12.6 km | 12.6 km | 84/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of La Rochelle, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Learning near La Rochelle?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near La Rochelle?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of La Rochelle, France, ranging from 1 km to 13 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near La Rochelle today?
The best-scoring spot near La Rochelle right now is Plage Nord — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 7 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near La Rochelle?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.