Fremur
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Flat
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Fremur is an exposed rivermouth left that’s known for producing hollow, fast, and powerful sections when it actually works. It’s described as a niche, rarely-breaking wave (around five days per year), so planning around the exact forecasted conditions and tide is essential. The wave starts working below 1 m and can hold up to roughly 2.5 m+ on rare days. Breaks over a sandy bottom with rocks, and the rivermouth location also brings strong currents and tidal shifts—so conditions can change quickly as the river and tide interact. Wind and swell need to line up: east wind is favored (offshore), and a north to north-west swell is typically required to reach and activate the river mouth. Optimal surf windows are generally low to mid tide, and a rising tide from low toward mid is also noted as a good setup. Because of the rocks along the edges and underwater hazards near the channel, navigation matters—positioning toward the center of the bay is advised to reduce exposure to the rockier margins. The spot is widely treated as an expert/experienced-only challenge, with very low crowd expectations when it does break.
- Hollow, fast, powerful left-hand rivermouth
- Works only about 5 days per year
- Best with east wind and N/NW swell
- Hollow, fast, powerful left-hand rivermouth wave.
- Holds size up to around 2.5 m+ when conditions are right.
- Often unlikely to be crowded even when surf is up.
- Rarely breaks (about 5 days per year).
- Technical and expert-only due to rocks and river-current/tidal effects.
- Fickle: needs a specific swell and wind/tide alignment to come alive.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, ESE, SE, S
- Offshore directions
- E, ESE, SE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Regional winds are often dominated by frontal systems; this spot is best when conditions line up with offshore east winds.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Shadow Zones
- High land to the south can create shadows depending on exact position.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat
- Beach
- Sand — Sand is reported, with rocks present near the break and along the edges.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Small-to-medium working swell; starts under about 1 m and can hold to 2.5 m+ on rare days.
- Launch
- Small — Narrow sandy entry point with surrounding rocky terrain.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Narrow access with surrounding rocky terrain.
Through the year
Usually quiet; few surfers even on good days due to the difficulty and rarity of the wave.
November to February
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed rivermouth left-hand point/rivermouth break that is hollow, fast, and powerful. Works on very few days per year and is technical due to rocks and river-current dynamics.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- N, NNW, NW
- Swell Height
- 0.5–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low, Mid — Best at low-to-mid tide; a rising tide from low to mid is also noted as a good window.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open exposure typical of a rivermouth break; no local shelter is indicated.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore east wind conditions groom the wave; south and east winds are reported to provide offshore conditions that improve the look.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds up to about 2.5 m+ (rarely more) but can become very powerful on bigger days.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Described as a regional classic.
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Hollow
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Medium
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are typically 50–150 m; good-day length can reach 150–300 m.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Fremur in the full forecast view.
Fremur wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–22 ktsGusts 35 kts
- Direction
- SW227°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2422 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.2–2.7 m8s period
- Temperature
- 7–19 °C
Over the next 7 days, Fremur is forecast for daytime winds of 2–22 kts, peaking around 22 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 35 kts. The prevailing direction is SW. Waves run 0.2–2.7 m with a period of about 8s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Rips/undertow
- Strong river currents
- Tidal shifts
- Underwater rocks at the break
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Emergency number 112 is available in the EU; sea-rescue number 196 is also cited for maritime incidents.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Niche spot with few surfers due to difficulty and rarity.
Rules of the spot
Avoid the edges where rocks are present; for the wave section, positioning in the center of the bay helps reduce exposure to many rocks along the sides.
- Navigate toward the center of the bay to avoid many rocks along the edges.
- Requires a specific combination of swell and tide to reach the river mouth; best when aligned for the river channel.
- Best conditions are with east winds (offshore) and a north to north-west swell; the wave is rare.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Saint-Malo
- Nearest Town
- Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
- Parking
- Limited parking is available near residential streets/coastal access points; a nearby parking lot is reached after turning right at the windmill (Lancieux to Ploubalay route).
- Access
- Drive through Lancieux toward Ploubalay; at the windmill on the left, turn right then straight to the parking lot; about a 5-minute paved walk to the beach.
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and guesthouses are available in Lancieux and Saint-Briac-sur-Mer.
- Food & Drink
- Local restaurants and cafes are located within walking distance in town centers.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Fremur?
The best overall months at Fremur are January, February, March, October, November.
Which wind directions work at Fremur?
Fremur works with E, ESE, SE, S winds. Offshore directions are E, ESE, SE.
What skill level is Fremur suitable for?
Fremur suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.