Etretat Spot Guide
About Etretat
Beneath the world-famous rock formation ‘l’Aiguille Creuse’ (the hollow needle), Etretat is a consistent mid tide peak that favours lefts. Best on wrapping SW swells, but also works on NE windchop. SW winds are cross-offshore and it maintains some shape even when onshores blow in.
Beware the shallow inside and fierce shore pound. Always crowded on weekends so a little localism is possible. Difficult parking. Webcam.
Head to Etretat Beach
- Stormrider Guide for Etretat
- Mid Tide Only Mid Tide Only
- Peaky Beachbreak Peaky Beachbreak
- Rock Ledge and Sand Rock Ledge and Sand
- W - NE W - NE
- Southerly Southerly
- 8 1 Swell Range 1 - 8ft
Low to Mid Tide 
Peaky Beachbreak 
Boulders 
W - NE 
South Easterly 
8ft to 1ft 
Mid to High Tide 
Left-hand break over submerged reef 
South Westerly 
High Tide Only 
Sand 
W - NW 
Southerly 
