Plage des Cochons (Port-Gentil)

Plage des Cochons (also known as Fermeaux Cochons) is a remote, open-coast sandy beach south of Port-Gentil, set up for wind-powered water sports and an exposed surf beach break. Water quality is generally reported as clean, and the launch is described as easy with plenty of space on the sand for setting up and launching. For kitesurfing, multiple sources describe southwest/southerly monsoon-leaning winds and a wave-prone beach that favors intermediate riders. Reported conditions include a workable wind range (including stronger days) and light gustiness, with kitesurf styles spanning freeride and wave riding; foil is also suggested as viable during suitable conditions. For surfing, the break is exposed and rarely crowded, picking up consistent southerly/southwest swell with a mix of lefts and rights. Seasonally, the most favorable winds are reported for June through September, aligned with a dry-season pattern where afternoon breezes build into the late afternoon. Water temperatures are warm across most of the year, with values around the mid-20s °C to high-20s °C depending on month, so lighter wetsuit protection is typically sufficient. Safety is the key constraint: sharks are specifically mentioned, along with wildlife/animals and the possibility of strong currents and driftwood. With no lifeguards and no dedicated rescue service indicated at the spot, self-sufficiency (supplies, planning, and ideally visiting in a group) is strongly recommended.