The right spot near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
14 beaches within 25 km of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie today?
The best-scoring spot near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie right now is Plage de la Parée — 91/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 8 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plage de Boisvinet1.4 km | 1.4 km | 84/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Grande Plage1.4 km | 1.4 km | 90/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage des Bussoleries2.9 km | 2.9 km | 81/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de la Parée Préneau5.4 km | 5.4 km | 83/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de la Sauzaie5.8 km | 5.8 km | 90/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Plage de la Pége7.8 km | 7.8 km | 85/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Plage de la Parée8.4 km | 8.4 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage des Mouettes9.2 km | 9.2 km | 86/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Plage des Dunes11.7 km | 11.7 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage des Demoiselles14.1 km | 14.1 km | 81/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de Sauveterre16.5 km | 16.5 km | 87/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Plage de l'Aubraie19.3 km | 19.3 km | 87/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Plage de La Paracou22.0 km | 22.0 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| La Grande Plage des Sables d'Olonne24.9 km | 24.9 km | 88/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France, ranging from 1 km to 25 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie today?
The best-scoring spot near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie right now is Plage de la Parée — 91/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 8 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
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.