With its long beaches opening onto the Atlantic and its varied conditions depending on the swell and tides, Île de Ré is a popular destination for surf enthusiasts.
Beginners, longboarders, and experienced surfers alike will find spots suited to all levels, in an exceptional natural setting.
From our hotel on Île de Ré, several renowned spots are easily accessible.
The perfect opportunity to combine a relaxing stay with surfing sessions.
On Île de Ré, conditions change according to the tides, sandbanks, and swell, which is what makes the island's surf spots so diverse.
Some are ideal for beginners, while others appeal to more experienced surfers looking for more challenging waves.
Here are a few of the must-see spots:
Accessible at high tide, this spot offers long, easy-to-surf waves, ideal for progressing.
- Gros Jonc Surf Spot
A family-friendly and accessible spot, perfect for beginners, with conditions varying depending on the tides.
- Lizay Surf Spot
A small, technical reef break, popular with experienced surfers.
- Petit Bec Surf Spot
One of the best swell spots on the island, highly regarded for its hollow waves.
- La Loge Surf Spot
Accessible at high tide, appreciated for its excellent conditions when the swell is up.
From our Hotel Le Plaisir****, you are ideally located to reach several of the island's best surf spots, including Les Gouillauds and Gros Jonc, just a few minutes away.
After your surf sessions, you'll enjoy the creative and local cuisine of our Maître Restaurateur-certified restaurant!
Beginners, longboarders, and experienced surfers alike will find spots suited to all levels, in an exceptional natural setting.
From our hotel on Île de Ré, several renowned spots are easily accessible.
The perfect opportunity to combine a relaxing stay with surfing sessions.
Ré: Surf spots for all levels
On Île de Ré, conditions change according to the tides, sandbanks, and swell, which is what makes the island's surf spots so diverse.
Some are ideal for beginners, while others appeal to more experienced surfers looking for more challenging waves.
Here are a few of the must-see spots:
- Rivedoux-Plage – South Beach Spot
- Sainte-Marie-de-Ré – Grenettes Surf Spot
- Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré – 2 Spots
Accessible at high tide, this spot offers long, easy-to-surf waves, ideal for progressing.
- Gros Jonc Surf Spot
A family-friendly and accessible spot, perfect for beginners, with conditions varying depending on the tides.
- La Couarde-sur-Mer – Pergola Surf Spot
- Ars-en-Ré – Pointe du Grignon
- Saint-Clément-des-Baleines – Conche des Baleines Beach
- Les Portes-en-Ré – 3 Surf Spots
- Lizay Surf Spot
A small, technical reef break, popular with experienced surfers.
- Petit Bec Surf Spot
One of the best swell spots on the island, highly regarded for its hollow waves.
- La Loge Surf Spot
Accessible at high tide, appreciated for its excellent conditions when the swell is up.
Stay at our hotel on Ré near the island's best surf spots
From our Hotel Le Plaisir****, you are ideally located to reach several of the island's best surf spots, including Les Gouillauds and Gros Jonc, just a few minutes away.
After your surf sessions, you'll enjoy the creative and local cuisine of our Maître Restaurateur-certified restaurant!
