Plage de St. Gildas Swimming Forecast
Préfailles · France
Plage de St. Gildas scores 77/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (advanced). The beach faces NW. A wild, rocky Atlantic reef spot on a north-west-facing headland within a regional nature reserve, with a fast, steep right-hand wave over rock only, rated difficulty 8 of 10, rocks the main hazard. Windsurfing here is described as extremely dangerous; suits surf, bodyboard and SUP, not flatwater sports. Public foot access is permitted. Strong currents run around the point, nearby coves need a tidal coefficient of 85+, and there is no lifeguard cover.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Plage de St. Gildas
- Wave
- 0.6 m
- Wind
- 7 kn
- Water temp
- 21°C
- Facing
- NW
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