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Consistent quality waves, an abundance of world class surf spots, superb food and wine, beaches brimming with stunning females and enough serious night-life do some serious damage attracted the likes of Miki Dora to Western France. Da Cat was looking to escape the post Gidget Southern California surf scene, longing for uncrowded world-class right-hand surf breaks of his Golden State glory days. Ironically France slowly became an international surfing Mecca, a retreat and hideout, pro-tour stop, beach party capital and home to the famous and infamous and ground zero of the fledgling European surf industry.
The French west coast lies in a perfect position to snag Atlantic swells that can distribute perfect waves to many exceptional French surfing venues: beach breaks, rock shelfs, point breaks and river mouths that on the right day will bestow juicy perfection.
During the high season (June-October) France’s west coast seems to attract an eclectic mix of surfers and surf crafts with pros, van dwellers, families on holiday and the always-present Speedo clad Euro surfer trying to navigate every sort of longboard, boogie board, kneeboard, windsurfer and kite-boards . The resulting mélange of flesh and fiberglass can create a dangerous situation. In contrast, during the autumn, winter and spring the Atlantic Ocean consistently produces powerful & consistent swells resulting in the best surf Europe can offer without the maddening summer time crowds.
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