The optimal conditions for surfing in Marseille
Well, first of all, to surf you need wind, yes, but not just any wind: light or offshore wind, meaning wind blowing from the land towards the ocean for nice clean waves! Then, in terms of waves, you need at least one meter of swell and a period between each wave above 8 seconds. Let's be honest, the perfect surfing conditions are usually after a strong Mistral wind! So, it's not uncommon to see surfers with boards under their arms in Marseille! You just need to know the right spots, and for that, we've made a little list for you!
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Let's explore the best surf spots in the city of Marseille:
Plage de l'huveaune at Prado:
This is the must-visit surf spot in Marseille and often blessed with big waves after the mistral winds. Quite impressive for the region and at the same time accessible to beginners for some nice sessions!
Verrerie Beach:
Nestled between Anse des Sablettes and the Madrague port lies the small Verrerie beach, which, under good conditions, turns out to be a great surfing spot as well as being beautiful with its view of Madrague!
Corniche Beach:
Sainte-Croix Beach:
Sainte-Croix beach before Martigues is a little gem of our region and a paradise for surfers!Also, with its extensive stretch of fine sandy beach, surrounded by pine trees, and its turquoise water, you could almost believe you were in the Landes!
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Verdon Beach:
Head to the Blue Coast in a cove this time, on a beautiful stretch of 300 meters. We are rarely disappointed at this spot where the conditions are often right for great sessions, and let's not even mention the idyllic scenery!
To join the surfing community in Marseille (yes, there is one!), sign up for the Facebook group here.
Fun fact! In 2016, the French junior surfing champion was from Marseille, and he wasn't the first champion from the city! So grab your boards, ready? SURF!
