Plage Chef de Baie Kayak Forecast
Fief des Chênes · France
Plage Chef de Baie scores 79/100 for kayak today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces SW. A small municipal sandy beach behind La Rochelle's fishing and commerce ports, sheltered by a breakwater that tames Atlantic swell. Uniquely among the city's three beaches, it stays swimmable at low tide, though rocky margins make high tide easier for entry. It also works as a backup beach break needing large swell, with a kayak channel, a 5-knot speed limit, and lifeguard cover in July-August, 11:00-19:00. Port proximity brings water-quality sensitivity.
Today's kayak score by ability
Today's conditions at Plage Chef de Baie
- Wave
- 0.6 m
- Wind
- 7 kn
- Water temp
- 23°C
- Facing
- SW
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