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Zephyr

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 species 38 contributors

Zephyr is a year-round French surf spot with consistent conditions and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
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At a glance

Activity
surf
Difficulty
intermediate
Marine life
Bottlenose dolphin

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
10.4 kn
Wave
0.74 m
Water
19.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (23%)
Now: SSW (210°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 8.82m

Today: High 13:00 (+1.66m), Low 06:00 (-2.42m)

+4.3 m0 m-4.5 m
▼ 06:00 · -2.42m ▲ 13:00 · +1.66m ▼ 18:00 · -2.07m ▲ 01:00 · +1.23m Now +0.2m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV4.75 · mod Air PM2.57 · good 07:50 20:12
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 11.7 0.84 5 0mm
09-20 7.7 0.72 5 0mm
09-21 7 0.46 5 0mm
09-22 8.1 0.4 5 0mm
09-23 10.4 0.46 4 0mm
09-24 9.2 0.42 4 0mm
09-25 9.7 0.72 4 0mm

About this spot

Zephyr offers reliable surf throughout the year, making it an accessible choice for visiting surfers regardless of season. The spot has attracted enough local interest to generate three community videos, providing useful references for wave patterns and conditions. Twelve species observations have been recorded in the area, suggesting healthy marine activity and ecosystem stability. The break sits outside any marine protected area, allowing standard access without additional restrictions or permits. While exact difficulty ratings and water temperature data aren't documented here, the year-round viability and community presence indicate intermediate to advancing surfers can find consistent opportunities. The spot's documented video library and species records offer solid intel for planning a session. French coastal breaks benefit from Atlantic swell generation and regional wind patterns that create distinct seasonal nuances, though Zephyr's year-round status suggests it handles multiple swell angles and wind directions. Local surfers have contributed enough observation data to establish this as an active, monitored break worth investigating.

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Marine life

Bottlenose dolphin

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 331km · ~76kg · €1

FAQ

Is Zephyr good to visit year-round?

Yes. Zephyr is noted as a year-round spot, meaning consistent swell and rideable conditions are available throughout the calendar. Seasonal variations exist, but no specific months stand out as off-season.

What's the difficulty level at Zephyr?

Specific difficulty ratings aren't documented for this break. Check the three available community videos to assess wave size, shape, and crowd dynamics before your visit.

What marine life is active at Zephyr?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the spot. Video and photo documentation from the community can provide details on marine activity you're likely to encounter while surfing.

Do I need permits or special access to surf Zephyr?

Zephyr is not located inside a marine protected area, so no additional permits or access restrictions apply beyond standard French coastal regulations.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

CSCE

3.4 km
Dive centre

Saint-Malo Plongée Émeraude

3.4 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

2 records · 2 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Cereus pedunculatus

Anthozoa · Sagartiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
21 Jan 2026
×1records

Actinia equina

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
16 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Zephyr Surf Shop, France

Rum & Cider

ZEPHYR SURF SHOP SAINT-MALO

Zephyr Saint-Malo

MYC ZEPHYR FREE FRICTION SURFING

The Voyages
wind peaks Dec-Nov-Jan, calmest Jul-Aug-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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