Crowd & Localism
Locals are described as welcoming, and weekend crowds stay light. This is a low-pressure lineup. Respect the sailboat channel during summer months.
Ille-et-Vilaine, North France, France
Longchamps
48.641, -2.125
Edited by Tom Jackson
Verified May 2026
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At a glance
- Longchamps is a right over beach, soft tide-dependent beachbreak rights, short ride.
- Beginner to intermediate ability, working 2-6 ft.
- Peak September to March.
Right · BeachBeginner → Intermediate2–6 ftJan – Dec
A tide-sensitive beachbreak on the border of St Lunaire and St Briac, Longchamps picks up W to NW swells funnelled into the southern edge of the Mont St Michel bay. Spring tides are essential: a rising spring tide jacks up wave height and allows swell to push far enough into the bay to produce anything worth riding. Offshore winds are southerly, and the wave favours rights. At its best it delivers short punchy walls, sometimes hollow on good banks, on ordinary days expect soft, onshore mushburgers running less than 50m. Suits beginners and intermediates looking for uncrowded, low-pressure sessions. Bottom: beach. Season: Sep to Mar. Consistency: medium. Don't paddle out during high summer without checking the sailboat access channel, and watch for aggressive seagulls on the beach.
Wave fit
Skill suited
Beginner → Intermediate
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Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Soft tide-dependent beachbreak rights, short ride.
Conditions
When it worksSwell window
W
W - NW
Offshore wind
S
Southerly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
1-6ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning
Quick facts
Wetsuit
4/3
What to bring
- Longboard or funboard for soft days
- Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in on better banks
Lineup
Mellow lineup
Where it sits
Location
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About this break
What it's actually like
Access & Facilities
Parking is available off the coastal road at the break. Camping is nearby. No notable pollution or hazards. The spot sits right on the St Lunaire and St Briac boundary.
Nearby Alternatives
A five-minute drive reaches the Garde-Guerin reefs, which add more punch over scattered rock sections on a moderate W swell with any S wind offshore. Worth checking both before the tide reaches peak. Dame Jouanne ledge, on the western headland, is a consequence-heavy low-tide slab for expert surfers only.
10-day swell, wind and tide
Longchamps surf forecast
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Frequently asked
What you need to know before paddling out at Longchamps
What skill level is Longchamps suited for?
Longchamps is a beach bottom, soft tide-dependent beachbreak rights, short ride, break suited for beginner through intermediate surfers. Beginners can give it a go on the smaller end of the size range.
What size does Longchamps work best at?
Working size is 2 to 6 ft. Below 2 ft the swell goes flat. Above 6 ft it tends to close out.
When is the best season to surf Longchamps?
Longchamps fires from September through March. Outside that window the swell window narrows and the lineup goes quiet.
What swell direction does Longchamps need?
Longchamps switches on with a w - nw groundswell. Offshore winds blow from the southerly.
What are the main hazards at Longchamps?
Main hazards at Longchamps: no concerns.
What type of wave is Longchamps?
Longchamps is a right-breaking wave over beach. Soft tide-dependent beachbreak rights, short ride.
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