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Conditions in Gironde
Weather
Climate: Oceanic climate moderated by proximity to both Atlantic and Bordeaux's continental influence. Warm summers, mild winters.
Spring (Apr-Jun): Warming to 16-24°C. Good swells persist. Pleasant weather before tourist peak. Vineyards flowering.
Summer (Jul-Aug): Warm to hot 24-32°C. Smaller waves. Peak tourist season. Morning sessions before heat and crowds.
Autumn (Sep-Nov): Mild 14-22°C. Consistent swells return. Grape harvest season. Excellent surf-wine combination timing.
Winter (Dec-Mar): Cool 8-14°C. Bigger swells. Less crowded. Grey days but storms bring action.
Note: Forest fires occasionally affect the pine-backed coast in dry summers. Check conditions during heatwaves.
Water Conditions
Water Temperature:
- Winter (Dec-Mar): 11-14°C → 5/4mm + boots
- Spring (Apr-May): 14-17°C → 4/3mm
- Summer (Jun-Aug): 19-22°C → 3/2mm or shorty
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): 16-19°C → 4/3mm or 3/2mm
Tides: Moderate range (3-4m). Most beachbreaks work across tides with shifting sandbar peaks. Check for optimal banks.
Currents: Present but generally less severe than Les Landes. Standard beachbreak rip awareness required.
Water Quality: Good. Some runoff from Gironde estuary after heavy rain affects northern beaches.