Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)
- Ondas, Shortboard
- Ideal para
- Intermédio
- Nível de habilidade
- Ondas médias
- Tipo de spot
- Movimentado
- Nível de multidão
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Sobre
Pointe Aux Oies is an exposed reef spot on the Côte d’Opale with medium, peeling wave conditions. The beach is very small and can disappear at high tide, which makes the launch and exit delicate and increases the consequence of a mistimed session. Multiple sources repeatedly flag strong currents (lateral currents and rip current behavior) and reef hazards as the key safety concerns. For surfing, it’s described as a reliable reef break producing lefts and rights with moderate wave power. Sessions are generally best around mid tide, and the working swell direction is typically West (with West/Northwest also mentioned). Wave quality is described as average-to-good, and the break can hold up to roughly 2.5m before closing out. For kitesurfing and windsurfing, the spot is consistently associated with S to SW winds as the best wind directions, with sessions typically optimized around mid tide. The launch/départ is reported as sensitive near high tide because the sandy strip shrinks rapidly and riders may have to deal with sea wall/stairs and rocky areas. Across disciplines, plan around hazards and timing: watch the tide closely, avoid offshore NE–SE wind directions, and wear protective footwear. Parking is limited by a strict 2m height restriction, so arrival logistics matter for a smooth session.
- Reef break suitable for multiple water sports
- Best wind directions commonly S, SSW, SW
- Best tide movement generally mid tide
- High hazard level: reef/rocks plus strong currents and disappearing beach
- Renowned reef/rocky wave spot with medium-wave action.
- Good options for multiple sports, with kitesurfing highlighted as the best overall sport.
- Mid tide is consistently favored for multiple disciplines.
- Very small launch/landing area that can disappear at high tide.
- Significant hazards: reef/rocks, sharp shells/mussels, and strong lateral/rip currents.
- Conditions can be gusty near shore and turbulence can occur near cliffs.
- Surfing is an exposed reef break and works only when conditions align.
Vento, água e estações
Vento
- Direção
- S, SSW, SW, W, NW
- Direções offshore
- E, NE, NNE, ENE, ESE
- Direções proibidas
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Faixa de Vento
- 10.1 kts
- Tipo de vento
- Frontal — Providers conflict on wind regime: Perplexity says trade; Gemini says frontal. The spot sits in a SW/W storm-wind pattern for the Wimereux Coast.
- Confiabilidade
- 30.8% (Perplexity) / High during autumn and winter (Gemini)
- Fator de rajada
- Rajadas moderadas — Moderate gustiness reported.
- Melhores meses
- Janeiro, Fevereiro, Março, Outubro, Novembro, Dezembro
- Zonas de sombra
- Possible turbulence close to the cliffs if the wind is slightly more offshore (Gemini).
Água e praia
- Tipo de água
- Ondas médias
- Praia
- Areia — Perplexity reports sand; Gemini reports mixed beach composition.
- Tamanho da praia
- Pequeno
- Ondas
- Médio — Medium wave spot (multiple providers).
- Nível de chop
- Chop moderado — Choppy conditions possible with certain wind angles; SW winds can make faces choppy (Gemini).
- Lançamento
- Pequeno — Small sandy strip at the foot of cliffs; almost disappears at high tide. Launch/départ delicate especially at high tide.
Ao longo do ano
Can be crowded on weekends and good swell days.
Rain is frequent from October through January; strongest storms and highest wind speeds from October through February (regional).
Por esporte
O que esperar de cada um.
Medium-wave, reef/rocky-wave spot best at mid tide. Strong currents and a very small beach that can disappear at high tide make launch and exit delicate.
Works for wave riding; very hard to surf at high tide when waves hit the dock/sea wall. Best at mid tide and favored by local wave enthusiasts.
- Tamanhos de vela
- 4.2–5.3 m²
Possible around mid to high tide, but shallow reefs make it risky for foils at lower water levels; gusty near shore and currents are a hazard.
- Bom para foil
- Limitado — Foil friendliness limited (Gemini).
- Profundidade mínima
- 1.5 meters over the reef areas
- Tamanhos de wing
- 4–5 m²
Exposed reef break producing both left and right waves; works best only when conditions are right, with hold up to larger swells before closing out.
- Direção da Onda
- Ambas
- Swell ideal
- O, ONO
- Altura da ondulação
- 0.5–2.5 m
- Maré Ideal
- Meia-maré — Best at mid tide (Perplexity and Gemini).
- Abrigo
- Exposto — Exposed reef break (Perplexity/Gemini).
- Efeito Vento
- Best with East offshore winds; Southwest/West onshore can work but may be choppy (Perplexity/Gemini). Southwest winds can make conditions choppy; North or Northeast winds provide cleaner faces (Gemini).
- Ondulação maior
- Holds size well up to about 2.5m before closing out (Gemini); can hold up to 2.5m+ (WannaSurf ground truth).
- Qualidade das Ondas
- Média — Average quality reported by Perplexity; good by Gemini.
- Poder das Ondas
- Moderado — Moderate wave power reported (Perplexity and Gemini).
- Forma de onda
- Abre progressivamente — Peeling shape reported (Perplexity and Gemini).
- Velocidade do peel
- Médio — Medium peel speed reported (Gemini).
- Extensão da onda
- Curta — Typically short; under 50m on average, stretching to ~150m on exceptional days (Gemini). Perplexity also notes <50m normal and 50–150m good day.
- Extensão típica da onda
- 50–150 m
- Detalhes da extensão da onda
- Short but punchy rides under 50m on average; medium length up to 150m on exceptional days.
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Resumo da previsão de vento e ondas em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)
- Vento
- 4–29 ktsRajadas 45 kts
- Direção
- SO236°
- Dia mais forte
- dom., 25 de out.29 kts
- Dias com vento
- 5/712 kts ou mais
- Ondas
- 0.3–3.1 mPeríodo de 6s
- Temperatura
- 8–16 °C
Nos próximos 7 dias prevê-se para Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais) vento diurno de 4–29 kts, com o máximo por volta de 29 kts em domingo, 25 de outubro e rajadas até 45 kts. A direção predominante é SO. As ondas variam de 0.3 a 3.1 m, com um período de cerca de 6s. Com base no modelo Wavind, na hora local do spot.
Outros pontos na área
O que saber antes de entrar na água
Segurança, acesso, restrições, resgate e regras locais podem mudar. Trate esses detalhes como informativos e confirme-os localmente antes do lançamento.
Perigos
- Rip currents
- Rocks
- Reef
- Sharp shells
- Sharp mussels
- Disappearing beach at high tide
- Strong currents (lateral currents)
- Sea wall/stairs at high tide
- Turbulence near cliffs close to shore
Resgate e suporte
- Salva-vidas
- Nenhum — Lifeguard presence reported as none (Gemini).
- Resgate e Auto-resgate
- Limitado — Regional context says rescue is limited seasonally, with SNSM year-round emergency maritime rescue services.
- Informações de emergência
- Nearest hospital is in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Use 112 for emergency services (regional). Rescue availability described as none/limited depending on source; treat locally as limited.
- Localismo / Ambiente
- Ligeiro — Localism described as mild (Gemini).
Regras do local
Do not practice in offshore NE–SE winds. Respect the launch zones and avoid dead high tide for kitesurfing due to proximity of sea wall/rocks. Launch/land only when enough beach is visible.
- Avoid offshore NE–SE winds.
- Kitesurfing generally discouraged at dead high tide due to proximity of the sea wall and rocks.
- Parking height limited to 2 meters.
- Launch/départ delicate especially at high tide; the sandy strip can almost disappear at high tide.
- Watch the tide carefully as water reaches the stairs quickly.
- Vent rafaleux (gusty wind) near shore; be ready for gusts.
- Wear boots to protect against sharp rocks and mussels.
- Do not practice in NE–SE offshore winds.
Como chegar e acesso
- Cidade mais próxima
- Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Cidade mais próxima
- Wimereux
- Estacionamento
- Parking on the seaside with stairs down to the sea; restricted to cars with max 2m height (height barrier). Dedicated parking area may exist but remains restricted by the 2m limit.
- Acesso
- From Paris take A16 toward Amiens and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Continue north on A16 to signs for Wimereux, then take D940 north; find La Pointe aux Oies before Ambleteuse. (Two sources emphasize this access; parking is restricted by a 2m height limit.)
- Nível de custo
- Moderado
- Idioma local
- French
O que há na praia
- Alojamento
- Vila próxima — Gites and hotels available in Wimereux and Ambleteuse.
- Comida e bebida
- Restaurants and cafes located a short drive away in Wimereux.
- Aluguel de equipamentos:
- Equipment rental described as available at shops in the town of Wimereux; more general rental infrastructure centered around the Wimereux area.
- Armazenamento de equipamentos
- Storage facilities available via local yacht clubs and specialized wind-sport accommodations (regional).
- Reparação de equipamento
- Gear repair available in nearby Wimereux.
Ainda não há escolas nem serviços neste spot.
Fora da água
The largest public aquarium in Europe, located in nearby Boulogne-sur-Mer.
A 17th-century coastal fortification built by Vauban at the mouth of the Slack river.
Trilhos junto às falésias com vistas para as White Cliffs of Dover através do Canal da Mancha.
Brasserie popular em Wimereux, conhecida por frutos do mar locais e moules-frites.
Um passeio panorâmico com cabanas históricas coloridas e áreas de brincadeiras para crianças.
De riders que estiveram aqui
Condições relatadas mais recentes
Perguntas sobre o spot
Perguntas frequentes
Qual é a melhor temporada em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)?
Os melhores meses em geral em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais) são Janeiro, Fevereiro, Março, Novembro, Dezembro. Os melhores meses de vento são Janeiro, Fevereiro, Março, Outubro, Novembro, Dezembro.
Que direções de vento funcionam em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)?
Em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais), funcionam ventos de S, SSO, SO, O, NO. As direções offshore são E, NE, NNE, ENE, ESE. As direções no-go são NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Que tamanhos de equipamento são recomendados em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)?
Tamanhos de equipamento recomendados em Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais): Windsurf: 4.2–5.3 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–5 m². O intervalo de vento típico é 10.1 kts.
Para que nível de habilidade é adequado Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais)?
Pointe Aux Oies (Nord - Pas de Calais) é adequado para estes níveis: Kitesurf: Intermédio a Avançado · Windsurf: Intermédio a Avançado · Wingfoiling: Intermédio a Avançado · Surf: Intermédio.