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    What happens to the open beaches of the Channel surf spots when there's a cross-shore wind?

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    Leif Fountain (91)
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    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?

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    Adam James (161)
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    In the Channel, further north gets colder in Nord-Pas-de-Calais with averages of 16.5°C (62ºF) su... (more)

  • Les Alcyons Les Alcyons Avalanche Avalanche Surfing

    What surf spot can be ridden up to 7m+ on the west coast of France?

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    Dylan Black (131)
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    The outside lefts of the Les Alcyons surf spot can be ridden up to 7 meters or more. Obviously, t... (more)

  • How many ocean creatures are there in the English Channel?

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    Stephen Pullman (181)
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    The Channel has over 35000 ocean creatures.

  • Etretat Etretat Surfing

    The premier surfing spot of Etretat is perfectly aligned to pick up what in the Channel?

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    Orville Ocampo (181)
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    The Etretat surf spot has a perfectly aligned SW swell, which deflects the strong accompanying SW... (more)

  • Plage Du Loch Plage Du Loch Surfing

    How's the surf in Plage du Loch?

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    Sam Welch (191)
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    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?

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    Nicholas Wallace (221)
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    The surfing factor, that is usually measured in hours and not days, at the Channel surf spots is ... (more)

  • Surfing

    In the Channel, when is the best time to score anything decent?

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    Roland Currie (191)
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    The best time to score anything decent in the Channel is during the winter. However, this is a ti... (more)

  • Surfing

    Where is the most consistent area for surfing in the French Channel?

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    Dillon Plummer (181)
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    The most consistent area in the Channel is the northern part of the Cotentin Peninsula, which fac... (more)

  • Surfing

    In the Channel, what challenges even the hardiest surfers?

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    Anthony Abraham (171)
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    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?

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    Brandon Blake (151)
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    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?

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    Adam Lewis (141)
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    In Normandy, American and British tourists should visit the WWII D-Day landing beaches and the ot... (more)

  • Etretat Etretat Surfing

    What makes parking a challenge at the Etretat surf spot?

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    Rose Hughes (161)
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    Parking at the Etretat surf spot is a challenge because it gets very crowded. This spot is a loca... (more)

  • Surfing

    Where is the largest fishing port in France and is there surfing there?

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    Anne Paterson (221)
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    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?

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    Warren Sharp (231)
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    Windsurfing, kitesurfing, and SUP are all good back-up plans in the Channel, particularly in the ... (more)

  • Surfing

    What is the weather like at the surf beaches in Normandy?

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    Harry Peake (151)
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    The Channel Normandy is a place of extremely mild weather which describes both the winter and sum... (more)

  • Travel

    Is it expensive to eat out in France?

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    Frostfires Community (42)
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    What are the best unusual things to eat in France?

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    Frostfires Community (42)
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    Has France changed much in the last 20 years?

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    Frostfires Community (42)
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    What are popular sports found in France?

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