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What happens to the open beaches of the Channel surf spots when there's a cross-shore wind?
When a cross-shore wind is blowing hard and the swell is sweeping from the SW, there will be a lo... (more)
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What part of the Channel near the surf spots in France gets cold?
In the Channel, further north gets colder in Nord-Pas-de-Calais with averages of 16.5°C (62ºF) su... (more)
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What surf spot can be ridden up to 7m+ on the west coast of France?
The outside lefts of the Les Alcyons surf spot can be ridden up to 7 meters or more. Obviously, t... (more)
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How many ocean creatures are there in the English Channel?
The Channel has over 35000 ocean creatures.
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The premier surfing spot of Etretat is perfectly aligned to pick up what in the Channel?
The Etretat surf spot has a perfectly aligned SW swell, which deflects the strong accompanying SW... (more)
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How's the surf in Plage du Loch?
This area has waves consistently, nothing too big or showy, but great for beginners and relaxed s... (more)
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What surfing factor is usually measured in hours and not days at the Channel surf spots?
The surfing factor, that is usually measured in hours and not days, at the Channel surf spots is ... (more)
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In the Channel, when is the best time to score anything decent?
The best time to score anything decent in the Channel is during the winter. However, this is a ti... (more)
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Where is the most consistent area for surfing in the French Channel?
The most consistent area in the Channel is the northern part of the Cotentin Peninsula, which fac... (more)
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In the Channel, what challenges even the hardiest surfers?
In Channel mega tides, heavy rips and freezing water temperatures challenge even the hardiest sur... (more)
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What conditions does the Channel coastline of Normandy and La Manche require to create good rides?
The coastline of Normandy and La Manche requires the biggest W swells or locally produced windswe... (more)
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What should American and British tourists near the surf spots in Normandy go to see?
In Normandy, American and British tourists should visit the WWII D-Day landing beaches and the ot... (more)
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What makes parking a challenge at the Etretat surf spot?
Parking at the Etretat surf spot is a challenge because it gets very crowded. This spot is a loca... (more)
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Where is the largest fishing port in France and is there surfing there?
Boulogne-sur-mer is the largest fishing port in France. As far as surfing goes, why would you wan... (more)
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What are good back-up plans in the French Channel if there is no surf?
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, and SUP are all good back-up plans in the Channel, particularly in the ... (more)
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What is the weather like at the surf beaches in Normandy?
The Channel Normandy is a place of extremely mild weather which describes both the winter and sum... (more)
