Souillac

The dominant wind comes from the SE, blowing side-onshore relative to the south-facing beach, which provides good power for riding without too much drift. The trades are consistent from June to October, with strengths of 15-25 knots, sometimes more during cyclone season. The navigation area is shallow with a flat bottom at the start, ideal for freestyle or freeride, but small to medium waves form further offshore.

Launching and taking off occur on a narrow small beach, surrounded by rocks with no other exit possible, so maximum vigilance is required for launching and landing. Prefer high tide when the water rises over the shallow reef and facilitates access; at low tide, the rocks emerge and make navigation technical. The water state is generally flat to choppy near the shore, with side-shore waves building according to the southern swell.

Local peculiarity: direct exposure to the Indian Ocean without a lagoon, which generates quick chop and powerful waves during large swells, but perfect for dynamic sessions when the SE wind is well established.