Gohaud

Gohaud is a surfing beach on the Atlantic coast near Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, characterized by a sandy bottom with rocks. Surf is described as a beach-break that can also behave like a reef-style break, producing both left and right waves with good overall wave quality. The spot is exposed and performs best with West swell and offshore East / northeast / southeast winds, which help clean up the wave faces. Wave size is reported to start working around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold up to larger swells (up to about 2.5 m reported in one dataset). Rides are typically long, commonly in the 150–300 m range on good days, and the wave shape is described as peeling with a soft, cruiser-friendly feel. For best results, conditions are repeatedly tied to tide: mid to high tide is favored, with rising mid-tide highlighted as especially good. Safety is a key consideration. Rocks are present both on the beach (notably toward the ends) and submerged at higher tide, and the hazards are described as becoming most dangerous as the tide drops. Strong tidal currents are also noted, and the available beach area can be limited at high tide. Local guidance emphasizes avoiding low tide (becoming very shallow and rocky) and being prepared with navigation awareness—using a compass is recommended because swell/wind/tide orientation can be complex. Crowd and access are relatively straightforward: weekday conditions are reported as empty, while weekends typically have a few surfers. Access guidance notes that there is no parking directly in front of the spot; you park higher up and walk roughly 100 m down to the beach (and the beach can disappear at very high tide). A helmet is specifically recommended, and additional safety gear such as leash/boots and a wetsuit appropriate for the season are commonly advised.