Saint-Martin-de-Crau
There are several waves in an irrigation canal spreading through on a couple of miles, but most spots are impossible to get out from. However, at the spot there is a nice little wave that you can surf without any problem. The wave itself is narrow so no room for anything fancy but good to just drop in and ride to get the hang of it. When you fall, no fear of hitting the bedding, and 20 meters further you can just get out of the current and walk out. Although technically there is no regulation about surfing there, we have met the locals living there (one farmer) and even the agents from the wateragency and they all find it just cool that people surf there.
Spot Details
Country: FranceNearest town/city: Saint-Martin-de-Crau, FranceRiver: Canal du craponneAddress: 13310 Saint-Martin-de-Crau, South of FranceDirections: Drive from Salon-de-Provence to Saint-Martin-de-Crau, via the D113, a national road parallel to the A54 highway (and avoid the toll :-) ). After a couple of miles you will see on you right a truck stop called “Cabane Bambou”, 100 meters from there on the right just turn in the first street. Continue that street, driving along the canal for about 2 km and you will see the bridge in the sharp right turn. Plenty of parking space right next to the wave.Latitude: 43.6567993Longitude: 4.8857074
Wave Details
Characteristics
Narrow, during summer times always surfable due to constant flow. Good spot for beginners.
Tips
As the canal is narrow (about 4 meters) and it is made of concrete, cheap foamies are the preferred board choice. Below the wave itself, it is just a smooth metal slate so nothing to hit but after a couple of meters it are round stones. Just drift 10 meters and swim to the side, you can then stand up and just walk out. Easy to get in when you’re regular (wave is best on left side) but as goofy you want to drop in.
Weather in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, France
 Sunday
09/02 High 26° / Low 15° |
Tomorrow
09/03 High 29° / Low 16° |
 Tuesday
09/04 High 30° / Low 16° |
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